FOIA Request to The University of Arizona regarding state university employee compensation data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
The Grand Canyon Times has submitted a formal request for public records to The University of Arizona under the Arizona Public Records Law § 39.101 et seq. The request, sent on November 4, 2025, seeks detailed information about employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025.
The specific data fields requested include employee name, gender (if recorded), age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The Grand Canyon Times emphasizes that access to these public records is crucial for their role in gathering and reporting news to the public. They argue that such transparency holds public institutions accountable and informs the electorate. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing this information.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their mission can be found on their website here.
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.
