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OSC Remembers the late K. William O’Connor, Special Counsel (1982-86)
OSC recognizes the passing of K. William "Bill" O'Connor who served as Special Counsel from 1982-86. O’Connor passed away in October at the age of 93. The U.S. Office of...
OSC Applauds Settlement for Attorney Who Alleged Retaliation After Disclosing Sexual Misconduct by Alaska District Court Judge
OSC applauds a settlement the DOJ reached with a former AUSA who, while working for the Alaska U.S. Attorney’s Office, disclosed sexual misconduct by former U.S. District Court Judge Joshua...
VA Employee Agrees to 90-Day Unpaid Suspension for Violating the Hatch Act
OSC today announced a settlement agreement, including a 90-day unpaid suspension, reached with a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs employee whom OSC alleged violated the Hatch Act. The U.S. Office...
OSC Obtains Six-Figure Settlement for CBP Whistleblower Who Faced Retaliation for Disclosing Helicopter Safety Issues
OSC today announced a settlement agreement that OSC facilitated between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and a whistleblower, including significant compensatory damages for retaliation. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel...
OSC Files Hatch Act Complaint Against Senior White House Official for Soliciting Political Contributions
OSC has filed a Hatch Act complaint with the MSPB against Neera Tanden, the White House Domestic Policy Advisor, for soliciting political contributions on social media. The U.S. Office of...
Transparency Proposal Update: New ‘Work in Progress’ Webpage Provides Stats on Open Whistleblower Disclosure Investigations
OSC launched a new webpage that will, for the first time, publicly show the number of open whistleblower disclosure investigations. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) today launched a...
Special Counsel Dellinger Advocates Equivalent Pay for Federal Employee Military Reservists Called to Duty
Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger urges fair compensation for federal government employees who also serve part-time in the military. In an op-ed published in Military Times, Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger urges...
VA Employee Gets 70-day Suspension for Violating the Hatch Act
OSC today announces that a VA employee who violated the Hatch Act by sharing Facebook posts promoting partisan political fundraisers has agreed to a 70-day unpaid suspension. The U.S. Office...
OSC Announces Artificial Intelligence Policy to Promote Safety, Enhance Efficiency, and Protect Rights
The policy ensures that OSC is equipped to safely and responsibly manage artificial intelligence within the agency. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) today unveiled a new policy governing...
Three VA Whistleblowers Receive OSC’s 2024 Public Servant Award for Disclosing Improper Handling of Veterans’ Personal Information
OSC today announces three U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs whistleblowers as recipients of the 2024 OSC Public Servant award. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) today announces three U.S....