FOIA Request to California State University – Monterey Bay regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Golden State Today to California State University – Monterey Bay on December 5, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the California Public Records Act § 6250 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for records that include data fields such as fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, department, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly wage), and employment type (full-time or part-time). It is noted that while not all fields may be present in every record, the production of all responsive records is requested regardless of completeness. Should any portion of a record be deemed exempt from disclosure, the request asks for non-exempt portions to be released in redacted form.
Golden State Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlights its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its status as a media organization. The requestor is also affiliated 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.
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.
