FOIA Request to SUNY Maritime 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 SUNY Maritime College seeking detailed records on employee compensation for Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the New York Freedom of Information Law and aims to obtain comprehensive data about individuals employed by the university during this period.
The requested information includes various data fields such as employee names, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, job title or position, 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). Empire State Today emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
The request also highlights that Empire State Today is a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about the coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
