For a list of organizations from which OSC does not have jurisdiction to receive and process complaints, visit OCS's website at www.osc.gov/Pages/ppp-whocanfile.aspx.

U.S. Office of Special Counsel Fact Sheet on Complaints Concerning Reductions in Force What can OSC do if it finds that the personnel action taken as the result of a RIF is a PPP? n whether the facts …

Apr 25, 2025 · The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) hereby rescinds the Hatch Act advisory opinion dated May 20, 20241 (the “May 20 Advisory”) and a related advisory opinion dated October …

Updated and detailed information on OSC and its procedures can be found on OSC’s website at https://osc.gov. For information about training and the 2302c Certification Program please contact …

OSC also provides an independent, secure channel for disclosing and resolving wrongdoing in federal agencies. This guide provides a summary of the avenues available to disclose wrongdoing and the …

Based on the evidence OSC has reviewed, including official directives, public statements, and the termination notices issued to Complainants, it appears that the Agencies terminated empl yees not to …

If OSC’s initial decision is to close your complaint, you will receive a “preliminary determination letter” that explains the reasons for that decision. You will have at least 10 days to respond to the letter in …

OSC is an independent agency that investigates and prosecutes allegations of prohibited personnel practices (PPPs) by federal employees. OSC has the authority to investigate PPPs, including …

ployment Rights Act (USERRA). OSC provides a safe channel for federal employees to make disclosures of agency wrongdoing and, importantly, protects them from r taliation once they speak …

OSC’s stay request need only fall within the range of rationality to be granted, and the facts must be reviewed in the light most favorable to a finding of reasonable grounds to believe that a prohibited …