FOIA Request to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Cheyney University of Pennsylvania by Keystone Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks detailed records concerning employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The request is made under the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law and asks for the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include the 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 (such as salary or hourly), and employment type (full-time or part-time). The request acknowledges that not all fields may be present in every record but asks for all responsive records regardless. If any portion of a record is deemed exempt from disclosure, the requester asks that non-exempt portions be released in redacted form.
Keystone Today emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As such, they are requesting a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. Additionally, they note their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, an organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
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.
