FOIA Request to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Natural State News to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. This inquiry is made under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act ยง 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, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Natural State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As such, they have requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media organization. Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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.
