FOIA Request to United States Merchant Marine Academy 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 the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2025. This request was made under the New York Freedom of Information Law, N.Y. Pub. Off. Law sec. 84 et seq., and was sent on November 4, 2025.
The specific data fields requested include: Employee Name, Employee Gender (if recorded), Employee Age or Year of Birth (if not exempt), Employee Date of Birth (if not exempt or if limited to month/year), Employer Name, Employee Title or Position, Employee Hire Date, Employee Compensation Amount (base pay and any additional pay), Employee Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time). Empire State Today emphasized that these records are sought in an electronic format.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, Empire State Today asserts its eligibility for a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. The organization is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
