Press Releases
VA Needs to Improve Internal Accountability in Whistleblower Cases
In a letter to the White House and Congress, OSC reported that the VA failed to adequately discipline employees for endangering the health and safety of veterans and other wrongdoing....
FAA Confirms Whistleblower Disclosures of Flight Safety Risk
OSC sent findings to the White House and Congress regarding a safety risk in the nation’s air traffic control system. Today, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) sent findings...
OSC Finds VA Retaliated Against Employee for Contacting Congress
OSC found that the VA fired an employee because he contacted Congress requesting assistance in finding his lost VA benefits claims folder. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) found...
Whistleblower Disclosures to OSC Lead to VA Reforms, 40 Disciplinary Actions against Responsible Officials
OSC) reported to the White House and Congress that the Cheyenne Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) violated Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policies by improperly scheduling patient appointmen The U.S....
OSC Secures Relief for Additional VA Whistleblowers
OSC has recently facilitated settlements for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) whistleblowers alleging problems with patient care and other health concerns. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has recently...
Recent OSC Efforts to Stop LGBT Discrimination in the Federal Workplace
As the federal government recognizes June as LGBT Pride Month, over the last year, OSC has obtained relief for federal employees alleging sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination. As the...
MSPB Orders Removal of Employee for Hatch Act Violations
In response to an OSC complaint, an administrative law judge with the MSPB ordered the removal of an Army Corps of Engineers employee from federal service for violating the Hatch...
Agencies Release Guide on LGBT Discrimination Protections for Federal Workers
Four Federal Government agencies today released a guide on the rights and processes available to applicants and employees who allege sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination. Today, four Federal Government...
OSC Facilitates Settlement for Federal LGBT Employee in Discrimination Case
OSC facilitated a settlement agreement by a VA psychiatrist with a sexual orientation discrimination complaint against managers at the facility where she previously worked. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel...
OSC Obtains Relief for TSA Whistleblowers Who Disclosed Security Risks
OSC blocked proposed personnel actions involving two Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport who reported security risks. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) blocked...