The Disclosure Unit accepts disclosures from current federal employees, former federal employees, and applicants for federal employment (executive branch only). OSC does not have jurisdiction over disclosures filed by:
- Employees of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission;
- Contractors
- Members of the armed forces of the United States (i.e., non-civilian military employees);
- State employees operating under federal grants;
- Other employees or federal agencies exempt by federal law; or
- Congressional or judicial branch employees.