FOIA Request to University of Arkansas at Little Rock regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock by Natural State News, seeking detailed records on employee compensation for the fiscal year 2025. The request, sent under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act ยง 25-19-101 et seq., aims to obtain comprehensive data in an electronic format.
The requested records include a variety of data fields: employee names, 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 wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Natural State News emphasizes the importance of access to these public records in fulfilling its role as a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The request also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Furthermore, it highlights the involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA 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.
