FOIA Request to University of Hawaii at Hilo regarding employee compensation data for Fiscal Year 2025 on November 4, 2025.
Aloha State News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the University of Hawaii at Hilo seeking detailed records of employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request was made under the Hawaii Open Records Law § 91-1 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The request specifically asks for records or reports containing several data fields, including 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, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (such as salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
The media organization emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. It argues that access to these public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Aloha State News also mentions its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine 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.
