Whistleblower Support Fund

An investigation by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) found serious problems at the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the federal agency responsible for investigating whistleblower disclosures and retaliation complaints.

Requested by members of Congress for the fiscal years (FY) 2011-2016, the investigation found an increase in complaints to OSC and a backlog that increased from 953 to 1,858. The backlog, GAO notes, “puts OSC’s ability to fulfill its mission of protecting federal employees at risk,” “delays attaining desired favorable actions and remedying wrongdoings,” and may discourage whistleblowers from making disclosures. [Originally published at Whistleblowing Today.] (more…)

OSHA releases fact sheet on nuclear industry whistleblowing

The OSHA has released a new fact sheet [pdf] on current legal protections for workers in the nuclear industry who report perceived  violations of the Energy Reorganization Act (ERA) or the Atomic Energy Act (AEA).

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[Originally published 2/1/2018 at Whistleblowing Today]

Jeffrey Sterling, a whistleblowing former CIA employee, emerged from prison last month after serving most of a 42-month sentence. Like his trial, his release drew little media attention, but his case has important implications for all Americans at a critical time in US history. (more…)