FOIA Request to Pikes Peak State College regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
On December 5, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Pikes Peak State College. The request seeks comprehensive records detailing employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2024. This inquiry is made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for data fields that 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 (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 requests the production of all responsive records regardless.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions. They argue that access to these records is essential for fulfilling their professional responsibilities and believe they qualify for a fee waiver as members of the media. The news outlet is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which 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.
