The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), an independent federal agency dedicated to safeguarding whistleblowers, has announced a significant policy change aimed at incentivizing federal employees to report misconduct. This new policy recommends that federal agencies provide monetary awards to whistleblowers in appropriate cases, highlighting the critical role whistleblowers play in promoting government accountability and efficiency.
Under this policy, OSC will evaluate whistleblower disclosures to determine if they merit a recommendation for a monetary award. Whistleblower disclosures can originate from both current and former federal employees, as well as applicants for federal employment. The focus will be on substantiated allegations that lead to cost savings, cost recoveries, or improvements in government operations.
Appropriate cases are determined on an individual basis and primarily involve substantiated disclosures that could lead to cost savings or cost recovery for the government or those receiving government services. This includes cases where the agency investigation of disclosures uncovers fraud or waste, or where substantiated disclosures enhance the efficiency of the federal government.
There may also be other appropriate cases that don’t involve cost savings, such as disclosures that improve health or safety, expose criminal behavior, or potentially lead to significant improvements or corrections to policies or practices.
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