FOIA Request to University of Virginia regarding employee compensation records on November 7, 2025.
The Old Dominion News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Virginia seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made on November 7, 2025, under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §2.2-3704 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested records include various data fields such as 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 (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The Old Dominion News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and asserts that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling its professional responsibilities. The organization also seeks a fee waiver for this request due to its status as a media entity. Furthermore, it notes its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation dedicated to investigating governmental agencies and promoting transparency through Freedom of Information 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.
