FOIA Request to University of California Merced 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 the University of California Merced. 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 or reports containing several data fields, including but not limited to: Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Gender, Age or Year of Birth, Date of Birth, Employer Name, Title or Position, Department, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time). It is noted that if any portion of a responsive record is determined to be exempt from disclosure, non-exempt portions should be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
Golden State Today emphasizes its role as a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request underscores the importance of access to public records in fulfilling their professional responsibilities and holding public institutions accountable. Additionally, they assert eligibility for a fee waiver as members of the media.
The requester is 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. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
