FOIA Request to Virginia Commonwealth University regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, Old Dominion News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is part of an effort to provide transparency and accountability in local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asks for records that include various data fields such as fiscal year, employee name, gender, age or year of birth, date of birth, employer name, title or position, department, 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 request acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but emphasizes the importance of releasing all responsive records with non-exempt portions provided in redacted form if necessary.
Old Dominion News also highlights its role as a media organization committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. The request underscores the significance of access to public records for fulfilling professional responsibilities related to holding public institutions accountable. As a member of the media and affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies—the requester believes they are eligible for a fee waiver.
More information about The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy 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.
