FOIA Request to State University of New York regarding employee compensation data for community colleges on December 4, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the State University of New York (SUNY) under the New York Freedom of Information Law. The request seeks detailed information on employee compensation for individuals employed by community colleges during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made by Empire State Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested include data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth (if not exempt), college 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 emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
Empire State Today has stated that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They have also indicated their eligibility for a fee waiver as members of the media. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency 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.
