FOIA Request to University of Arkansas at Monticello regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
On November 4, 2025, Natural State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Arkansas at Monticello. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This request was made under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act § 25-19-101 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
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 wage, stipend, or bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Natural State News emphasized its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and highlighted the importance of access to public records for ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. As a media organization committed to these principles, they have requested a fee waiver typically available to media professionals.
Additionally, Natural State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
