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Political Passion Can Destroy a Federal Career

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithApr 9, 2014 1:11 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

An investigation by the Office of Special Counsel has found evidence of political campaigning for President Obama by IRS employees at a time when the agency did not need more publicity regarding campaigning and actions on behalf of one political party over another.

OSC: Whistleblower Disclosures ‘Skyrocketed’

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.Jul 14, 2013 2:26 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Federal employee whistleblowing activity has reached screeching levels, with the government’s watchdog agency, the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), seeing a surge of new disclosures of wrongdoing in fiscal year 2012.

FBI Raids Office of Special Counsel

By FedSmith.comMay 6, 2008 2:54 PM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

FBI agents have raided the Office of Special Counsel and the home of Special Counsel Scott Bloch.

E-Mail, Politics and Your Federal Career: The Mix Could Be Expensive

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithMar 19, 2007 7:52 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The 2008 election is already underway. Political passion is stirring in some citizens and the e-mail send button is sitting right in front of you. Think before explaining the rationale for your political passion in a personal message to your friends and colleagues by using that convenient government e-mail system. Here’s why.

Whistleblower Gets Award for Exposing Air Traffic Games, Cover-up

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithOct 7, 2005 8:32 AM Categories Agency News Leave a comment

Anne Whiteman has been recognized by the Office of Special Counsel for reporting safety problems in the control of aircraft at the Dallas/Ft. Worth air traffic facility and the agency’s failure to report safety problems.

Trick or Treat? Party Invitation Results in Complaint Against Fed Employee

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithSep 9, 2005 8:19 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel has filed a complaint against two federal employees contending their actions violated the Hatch Act.

Doing a Favor for a Friend May Get This Fed Fired

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithNov 15, 2004 7:41 AM Categories Court Cases Leave a comment

The Office of Special Counsel is seeking removal of an employee of the Dept. of Interior for seeking to evade veterans preference requirements in order to hire a friend.

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