OSC Services Overview
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal investigative and prosecutorial agency. Our basic authorities come from four federal statutes: the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
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Prohibited Personnel Practices
Protecting federal employees from improper personnel actions, including retaliation for whistleblowing
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Disclosure of Wrongdoing
Providing a safe channel for federal employees to disclose wrongdoing
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Hatch Act
Protecting integrity of federal government and certain state and local agencies from prohibited political activity
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USERRA
Protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans, guardsmen, and reservists
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
Offering mediation to complainants and agencies in selected cases
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Outreach, Training, & Certification
Offering speakers, educational materials and trainings to agencies