FOIA Request to University of Northern Colorado regarding Public University FY 2024 Employee Salaries on December 5, 2025.
A request has been submitted under the Colorado Open Records Act by Centennial State News, seeking detailed records of employee compensation at the University of Northern Colorado for Fiscal Year 2024. The request was made on December 5, 2025, and aims to gather comprehensive data on university employees’ salaries and related information.
The request specifically asks for records that include a variety of data fields: 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).
Centennial State News emphasizes the importance of accessing these public records as part of their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which aids media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information 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.
