FOIA Request to United States Merchant Marine Academy regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
Empire State Today has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the University during Fiscal Year 2024. The fiscal year is typically defined as spanning from September 2024 through July 2025, although the request allows for adjustments based on the University’s official fiscal definitions.
The requested information includes various data fields such as Fiscal Year, Employee Name, Gender, Age or Year of Birth, Date of Birth, Employer Name, Title or Position, Department, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (including base pay and additional pay), Compensation Type (e.g., salary, hourly), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time). The request acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but asks for all responsive records regardless. If any part of a record is exempt from disclosure, Empire State Today requests that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, Empire State Today emphasizes its role in disseminating information to the public. It also seeks a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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