FOIA Request to University of Maryland Baltimore County regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
The Maryland State Wire has submitted a formal request under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This request is part of an effort to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The requested records include specific data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The Maryland State Wire has emphasized the importance of receiving this information in electronic format to facilitate efficient reporting.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs, the Maryland State Wire has also requested a fee waiver. This waiver is justified by their role in gathering and disseminating information to the public. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
