FOIA Request to CUNY Lehman College regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Empire State Today has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to CUNY Lehman College seeking detailed records of employee compensation for the fiscal year 2025. The request was made under the New York Freedom of Information Law and aims to obtain comprehensive data related to individuals employed by the university during this period.
The requested records include specific data fields such as employee names, gender, age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, job 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).
As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, Empire State Today emphasizes the importance of accessing public records to ensure transparency and accountability within public institutions. The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
Empire State Today is requesting these records in electronic format and has expressed interest in obtaining a fee waiver due to their role as a media professional. They have provided contact information for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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.
