FOIA Request to Western Nevada College regarding state university employee compensation data, FY 2025 on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Western Nevada College on November 4, 2025, by the Silver State Times. The request seeks comprehensive records related to employee compensation for all individuals employed by the university during Fiscal Year 2025. The request is made under the Nevada Open Records Act § 239 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The specific data fields requested include 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 Silver State Times emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as a media organization committed to transparency and accountability. The requestor has also highlighted their affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
