FOIA Request to New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education regarding college employee compensation data on October 30, 2025.
The Garden State Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the New Jersey Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. The request seeks detailed records related to employee compensation at state public universities and community colleges for the current fiscal year. The requested information includes data on employee names, position titles, department or unit affiliations, university or institution names, employment types or statuses, and compensation amounts such as base salary or total annual compensation.
Additionally, the request asks for any existing reports, spreadsheets, or databases maintained by the university system, Board of Regents, or affiliated agencies that contain similar data. The Garden State Times has emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As part of this mission, they have requested a fee waiver typically granted to media professionals.
The requestor is associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
