FOIA Request to University of Massachusetts Dartmouth regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request for information has been submitted to the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth under the Massachusetts Public Records Act. The request, sent by Bristol Reporter, seeks detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This fiscal year is generally defined as spanning from September 2024 through July 2025, although the requester has asked for clarification if different boundaries are used by the university.
The specific data fields requested include Fiscal Year, 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, Department, Hire Date, Compensation Amount (including base pay and any additional pay), Compensation Type (such as salary or hourly wage), and Employment Type (full-time or part-time).
The Bristol Reporter has emphasized that even if some fields are not present in every record, they seek all responsive records. In cases where parts of a record are exempt from disclosure, they have requested that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form rather than withheld entirely.
The requestor identifies as a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy and argues for a fee waiver based on their role in media and public reporting. They stress the importance of access to public records for holding institutions accountable and providing transparency.
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.
