FOIA Request to Thomas Edison State University regarding employee salaries for Fiscal Year 2025 on January 12, 2026.
A request has been submitted to Thomas Edison State University under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act by a representative of Garden State Times. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The information is requested in an electronic format and aims to provide transparency and accountability in public institutions.
The specific data fields requested include employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), university name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The requester has identified themselves as a member of the media with a focus on gathering and reporting news related to public affairs. They have also noted their affiliation 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.
