New Policy Could Offer Large Cash Bonuses to Federal Employees
OSC has established a new policy designed to incentivize whistleblowers to report waste or wrongdoing by encouraging agencies to offer cash rewards.
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Investigation of ATF Falsely Classifying Jobs Likely to Continue
Classification actions at ATF resulted in overpayments to employees of $20 million (so far). The investigation of the agency’s actions appear likely to continue.
Whistleblower Complaint Reveals Flaws in Assessing Harmful Tobacco Products
A whistleblower complaint led to an investigation and changes in how the FDA evaluates the use of some tobacco products.
Software Flaw Results in $472 Million Worth of Uncollected Debts Owed to Numerous Federal Agencies
A whistleblower report identified almost half a billion dollars in debts owed to over 28 federal agencies that was caused by a software problem.
Is This Whistleblowing Complaint Relating to National Security Reviewable by the MSPB?
A federal employee asked MSPB to review her whistleblowing complaint, but when MSPB found it had no jurisdiction, she took her case to the appeals court.
Whistleblower Scores GPO Related Win at SSA
As a result of a whistleblower’s disclosure, over 21,000 widow(er) beneficiaries may be entitled to receive higher benefits payments.
Recent Case Action Restores Confidence in Federal Whistleblowers
A recent appeals court decision has favorable implications for federal employee whistleblowers.
Legislation Reintroduced to Expand Whistleblower Protections for Federal Employees
Legislation has been reintroduced to strengthen whistleblower protections for federal employees.
What Does OSC’s Amicus Curiae with the MSPB Mean for Federal Employees and Whistleblower Retaliation?
The OSC recently submitted a brief in support of a VA whistleblower. What could this mean for federal employees?
You Snooze, You Lose
A probationary employee claimed he was a whistleblower and that was why he was terminated by the VA. See how MSPB and the appeals court ruled in his challenge.
