FOIA Request to Sc Technical College System regarding State Community College Employee Compensation Data, FY 2025 on December 4, 2025.
On December 4, 2025, Palmetto State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the South Carolina Technical College System. The request seeks detailed records of employee compensation for individuals employed by community colleges during Fiscal Year 2025. This inquiry is part of an effort to provide comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and ensure transparency in public institutions.
The requested records include various data fields such as employee name, gender, age or year of birth (if not exempt), date of birth (if not exempt or limited to month/year), college name, department, employer name, title or position, hire date, compensation amount (including base pay and any additional pay), compensation type (e.g., salary, hourly, stipend, bonus), and employment type (full-time or part-time).
Palmetto State News has emphasized the importance of accessing these public records to fulfill its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated 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. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
