FOIA Request to University of Massachusetts Medical School regarding public university FY 2024 employee salaries on December 5, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Bay State News to the University of Massachusetts Medical School. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. The information is requested under the Massachusetts Public Records Act § 66-10 et seq., and it is preferred that the data be provided in an electronic format.
The specific records requested 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 exist in every record but asks for the production of all responsive records regardless of field presence. In cases where portions of a record are exempt from disclosure, the request seeks the release of non-exempt portions in redacted form.
Bay State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. Additionally, Bay State News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.
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.
