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OSC announced updates to Hatch Act enforcement, rescinding past advisory 0pinions. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

📻Tune-in: SSA whistleblower John McAdams joined @FederalDrive to discuss his years of public service & helping retirees who missed out on substantial benefits because of bad advice from SSA claims examiners. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025…

OSC is seeking recent law school graduates and early-career attorneys for entry-level Law Clerk or Attorney positions in our DC office. An exciting opportunity to contribute to OSC's mission! usajobs.gov/job/841521000

New OSC policy is already making U.S. mines safer whistleblowersblog.org/government-whi…

OSC whistleblower disclosure uncovered nearly $2.5 million owed to crime victims, courts by inmates in federal prisons. DOJ investigation found prison officials failed to update inmate records and collect on the millions owed. osc.gov/News/Pages/OSC…

OSC alerted President whistleblowers disclosed serious safety concerns of miners at U.S Pacific Territory mines, not inspected since at least 2016 by Dept. of Labor. osc.gov/News/Pages/Whi…

Today, OSC alerted the President, Congress about corrective actions taken in response to whistleblower complaints exposing hazardous workplace conditions at USDA's Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Maryland. osc.gov/News/Pages/Whi…

OSC institutes new policy to encourage federal departments and agencies reward whistleblowers. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

OSC today notified the President of a Hatch Act violation against a former SSA Commissioner who in October 2024 advocated against a candidate for partisan political office while being interviewed in his official capacity. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

Today OSC filed an amicus brief with MSPB on a case challenging the termination of probationary employees. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

OSC's Statement on National Police Week 2025 osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

OSC today publicly released findings that management at a VA Police Dept in Eastern Kansas failed to restrict access to agency firearms following the issuance of a protective order. It resulted in tragedy. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

OSC today filed a Hatch Act complaint seeking discipline against a former FEMA employee who in October 2024 instructed subordinates to avoid visiting homes with Donald Trump campaign signs in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

These changes are intended to enhance government accountability and provide more public visibility when agencies’ review of potential misconduct takes longer than Congressional expectations. fedweek.com/federal-manage…

Special Counsel Dellinger thanks Cathy Harris for her service & accomplishments as MSPB Chair, congratulates Henry Kerner on appointment. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

“Saying you should develop a plan is not a plan,” Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger said. “I am very concerned with the lack of specificity in the VA’s findings and the absence of any real actions to timely reimburse veterans for money they’re owed.” militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/…

Special Counsel provides an update on implementation of OSC’s transparency and accountability proposal. Read more: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

OSC concludes review of airline safety allegations with Special Counsel Dellinger questioning some agency conclusions. Read more: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

VA acknowledges long delays in processing millions of dollars in refunds owed to veterans but fails to provide a plan to fix. “Saying you should develop a plan is not a plan," said Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger who is demanding more answers. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…

"This caseload increase, while a positive for federal employees’ awareness of OSC, threatens to increase the number of active cases that OSC carries over to the following fiscal year,” Special Counsel Dellinger writes in a report to Congress. federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-report…