FOIA Request to University of Maryland College Park regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Maryland College Park seeking detailed records on employee compensation for Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Maryland Public Information Act Title 4 and was sent by a representative from Maryland State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically seeks comprehensive data related to all individuals employed by the university during the specified fiscal year. The requested information includes employee names, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, job title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary or hourly wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The requester has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. Additionally, as a member of the media involved in public reporting and accountability efforts, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records. This request is supported by their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in obtaining transparency from governmental agencies.
For more information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy’s mission and activities, interested parties can visit their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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