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Special Counsel Dellinger Applauds MSPB’s Immediate Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA, Urges All Agencies to Rescind Any Unlawful Terminations

03/05/2025

Dellinger today applauded a “stay,” or pause, granted by the MSPB of all the likely impermissible terminations of probationary employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Special Counsel Dellinger Applauds MSPB’s Immediate Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA, Urges All Agencies to Rescind Any Unlawful Terminations

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on MSPB Order Requesting Names of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA

03/04/2025

Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger today released the following statement after OSC complied with an order by the MSPB requesting the names of probationary employees terminated by USDA.

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on MSPB Order Requesting Names of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA

OSC Makes Public Findings on VA Failure to Secure Firearms Used in Kansas Killings

02/28/2025

OSC alerted the President that management at a VA Police Dept in Kansas failed to remove access to agency firearms from an officer following the issuance of a protective order, resulting in tragedy.

OSC Makes Public Findings on VA Failure to Secure Firearms Used in Kansas Killings

MSPB Grants Stays of Probationary Employee Terminations

02/25/2025

OSC announces that the MSPB has granted initial requests to “stay,” or pause, the terminations of six probationary employees across various executive branch agencies.

MSPB Grants Stays of Probationary Employee Terminations

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on Request that MSPB Stay Terminations of Probationary Employees

02/24/2025

Last Friday, Special Counsel Dellinger filed initial requests to “stay,” or pause, the apparently impermissible terminations of six probationary employees across various executive branch agencies.

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on Request that MSPB Stay Terminations of Probationary Employees

OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Seeking Discipline Against FEMA Employee for Political Discrimination in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

02/11/2025

OSC filed a Hatch Act complaint seeking discipline against Marn’i Washington, a former FEMA employee, who in October 2024 instructed subordinates to avoid visiting homes with Trump campaign signs.

OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Seeking Discipline Against FEMA Employee for Political Discrimination in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

OSC Obtains Stay, Files Complaint on Behalf of VA Employee Removed in Retaliation for Protected Whistleblowing

01/29/2025

OSC today announced it has been granted an indefinite stay by the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) halting the probationary removal of a Department of Veterans Affairs whistleblower.

OSC Obtains Stay, Files Complaint on Behalf of VA Employee Removed in Retaliation for Protected Whistleblowing

Dellinger Thanks Cathy Harris for Service, Accomplishments as MSPB Chair, Congratulates Henry Kerner on Appointment

01/21/2025

Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger today released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump yesterday announced that Henry J. Kerner will replace Cathy Harris as Chair of the MSPB.

Dellinger Thanks Cathy Harris for Service, Accomplishments as MSPB Chair, Congratulates Henry Kerner on Appointment

Special Counsel Provides Update on Implementation of OSC’s Transparency and Accountability Proposal

01/16/2025

After review and consideration of feedback received in response to his transparency and accountability proposal, Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger today announced updates to OSC’s procedures.

Special Counsel Provides Update on Implementation of OSC’s Transparency and Accountability Proposal

VA Acknowledges Long Delays in Processing Millions of Dollars in Refunds Owed to Veterans but Fails to Provide Plan to Fix

01/15/2025

OSC released a summary of a review conducted by the VA at OSC’s request finding a significant backlog of charges that have not been processed for potential refunds owed to veterans.

VA Acknowledges Long Delays in Processing Millions of Dollars in Refunds Owed to Veterans but Fails to Provide Plan to Fix

OSC Concludes Review of Airline Safety Allegations with Special Counsel Questioning Some Agency Conclusions

01/15/2025

OSC today alerted the President and Congress of findings issued in response to several allegations brought to OSC by Transportation and Security Administration (TSA) whistleblower Robert MacLean.

OSC Concludes Review of Airline Safety Allegations with Special Counsel Questioning Some Agency Conclusions

OSC’s 2024 Accomplishments Include Record Breaking Results and First Ever Actions

01/06/2025

OSC today released a summary of the agency’s accomplishments during the 2024 fiscal and calendar year..

OSC’s 2024 Accomplishments Include Record Breaking Results and First Ever Actions

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Special Counsel Dellinger Applauds MSPB’s Immediate Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA, Urges All Agencies to Rescind Any Unlawful Terminations

Special Counsel Dellinger Applauds MSPB’s Immediate Reinstatement of Thousands of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA, Urges All Agencies to Rescind Any Unlawful Terminations

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on MSPB Order Requesting Names of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on MSPB Order Requesting Names of Probationary Employees Terminated by USDA

OSC Makes Public Findings on VA Failure to Secure Firearms Used in Kansas Killings

OSC Makes Public Findings on VA Failure to Secure Firearms Used in Kansas Killings

MSPB Grants Stays of Probationary Employee Terminations

MSPB Grants Stays of Probationary Employee Terminations

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on Request that MSPB Stay Terminations of Probationary Employees

Special Counsel Dellinger Statement on Request that MSPB Stay Terminations of Probationary Employees

OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Seeking Discipline Against FEMA Employee for Political Discrimination in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Seeking Discipline Against FEMA Employee for Political Discrimination in Aftermath of Hurricane Milton

OSC Obtains Stay, Files Complaint on Behalf of VA Employee Removed in Retaliation for Protected Whistleblowing

OSC Obtains Stay, Files Complaint on Behalf of VA Employee Removed in Retaliation for Protected Whistleblowing

Dellinger Thanks Cathy Harris for Service, Accomplishments as MSPB Chair, Congratulates Henry Kerner on Appointment

Dellinger Thanks Cathy Harris for Service, Accomplishments as MSPB Chair, Congratulates Henry Kerner on Appointment

Special Counsel Provides Update on Implementation of OSC’s Transparency and Accountability Proposal

Special Counsel Provides Update on Implementation of OSC’s Transparency and Accountability Proposal

VA Acknowledges Long Delays in Processing Millions of Dollars in Refunds Owed to Veterans but Fails to Provide Plan to Fix

VA Acknowledges Long Delays in Processing Millions of Dollars in Refunds Owed to Veterans but Fails to Provide Plan to Fix

OSC Concludes Review of Airline Safety Allegations with Special Counsel Questioning Some Agency Conclusions

OSC Concludes Review of Airline Safety Allegations with Special Counsel Questioning Some Agency Conclusions

OSC’s 2024 Accomplishments Include Record Breaking Results and First Ever Actions

OSC’s 2024 Accomplishments Include Record Breaking Results and First Ever Actions

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