Whistleblowing
A "whistleblower" discloses information he or she
reasonably believes evidences:
• A violation of any law, rule
or regulation
• Gross mismanagement
• A gross waste of funds

• An abuse of authority
• A substantial and specific danger
to public health or safety
• Censorship related to scientific
research if censorship meets one
of the above-listed categories

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) provides a secure channel through which
current and former federal employees and applicants for federal employment may
make confidential disclosures. OSC evaluates the disclosures to determine whether
there is a substantial likelihood that one of the categories listed above has been
disclosed. If such a determination is made, OSC has the authority to require the
head of the agency to investigate the matter.

To make a disclosure contact:
U.S. OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL
1730 M STREET, N.W., SUITE 218
WASHINGTON, DC 20036-4505
PHONE: (202) 804-7000   TOLL FREE: 1-800-872-9855
TTY: 1-800-877-8339   EMAIL: info@osc.gov

WWW.OSC.GOV

Rev. 01/18