OfficeSpecialCounsel
@US_OSC
Independent fed. agency. Works with whistleblowers, protects feds from prohibited personnel practices, enforces Hatch Act & USERRA. Retweets ≠ endorsements
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MSPB today granted OSC's request to immediately reinstate more than five thousand probationary employees terminated by USDA since mid-February. The terminations are paused for 45 days while OSC investigates. osc.gov/News/Pages/Pre…
OSC today publicly released findings that management at a VA Police Dept in Eastern Kansas failed to restrict access to agency firearms following the issuance of a protective order. It resulted in tragedy. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
The case involved six federal workers, each at different agencies, who must now be placed back into their positions. govexec.com/workforce/2025…
The Merit Systems Protection Board has granted OSC's request to “stay," or pause, the terminations of six probationary employees across various executive branch agencies. Read more: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
OSC today filed a Hatch Act complaint seeking discipline against a former FEMA employee who in October 2024 instructed subordinates to avoid visiting homes with Donald Trump campaign signs in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
OSC has been granted an indefinite stay by the MSPB halting the probationary removal of a VA whistleblower. The employee alleged the VA removed her after she made several disclosures concerning violations of VA property management rules. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
These changes are intended to enhance government accountability and provide more public visibility when agencies’ review of potential misconduct takes longer than Congressional expectations. fedweek.com/federal-manage…
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OSC Ratchets Up Attention to Delayed Agency Responses to Whistleblower Disclosures
The Office of Special Counsel has acted to further increase attention to delayed responses by agencies to whistleblower disclosures, by starting to
Special Counsel Dellinger thanks Cathy Harris for her service & accomplishments as MSPB Chair, congratulates Henry Kerner on appointment. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
“Saying you should develop a plan is not a plan,” Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger said. “I am very concerned with the lack of specificity in the VA’s findings and the absence of any real actions to timely reimburse veterans for money they’re owed.” militarytimes.com/veterans/2025/…
Special Counsel provides an update on implementation of OSC’s transparency and accountability proposal. Read more: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
OSC concludes review of airline safety allegations with Special Counsel Dellinger questioning some agency conclusions. Read more: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
VA acknowledges long delays in processing millions of dollars in refunds owed to veterans but fails to provide a plan to fix. “Saying you should develop a plan is not a plan," said Special Counsel Hampton Dellinger who is demanding more answers. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
"This caseload increase, while a positive for federal employees’ awareness of OSC, threatens to increase the number of active cases that OSC carries over to the following fiscal year,” Special Counsel Dellinger writes in a report to Congress. federalnewsnetwork.com/federal-report…
📻Tune-in: SSA whistleblower John McAdams joined @FederalDrive to discuss his years of public service & helping retirees who missed out on substantial benefits because of bad advice from SSA claims examiners. federalnewsnetwork.com/workforce/2025…
OSC’s 2024 accomplishments include record breaking results and first ever actions. Read our year-end review here: osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
OSC announces discipline of 2 senior gov't employees involved in unlawful hiring practices. Outcome shows that gov't officials cannot avoid consequences by transferring to a different agency. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
MSPB has granted OSC’s stay request for a VA whistleblower removed from her job after disclosing several alleged violations at the outpatient clinic where she was assigned. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
Claimants seeking spousal benefits have filed disadvantageous claims, even though SSA claims examiners are required to provide info to help filers maximize their benefits. Special Counsel Dellinger urges SSA to allow claimants to refile for full relief. osc.gov/News/Pages/25-…
Special Counsel Dellinger questions the findings of investigations into CBP’s air rescue operations & FAA’s safety procedures at Detroit Airport. Read more on the scrutiny growing in these cases. buff.ly/4fYFKK7
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