FOIA Request to California State University East Bay regarding public university employee salaries FY2025 on January 29, 2026.
A request has been made to California State University East Bay under the California Public Records Act for detailed records of employee compensation within the University of California System for Fiscal Year 2025. The request was submitted by Golden State Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The requested records include comprehensive data fields such as employee names, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, university name, department, 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 request specifies that this information be provided in electronic format if possible.
Golden State Today has emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As a media entity involved in news dissemination, they have requested a fee waiver for this information. The organization is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports efforts to investigate 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.
