A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the University of North Carolina System on November 15, 2024. The request was made by South Raleigh News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., and seeks information regarding employee salaries for the year 2023. The specific data points requested include first name, last name, institution name, position, department, pay rate, and year-to-date gross pay of employees.
As a media organization, South Raleigh News is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format from the University of North Carolina System at their earliest convenience.
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