FOIA Request to University of Arkansas System eVersity regarding State University Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Natural State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Arkansas System eVersity seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was 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 request specifically asks for records or reports containing various data fields, including 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 (base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
As members of the media committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe access to these records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. The request also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to our role in disseminating information as media professionals.
Additionally, Natural State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at 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.
