OSC Form-14 Disclosure Form

• Issuer: U.S. Office of Special Counsel
• Section: U.S. Office of Special Counsel

OSC Form-14

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

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OMB No. 3255-0005

Expires 02/28/2026

REPORT GOVERNMENT WRONGDOING (DISCLOSURE)

Do not use this form to submit classified information.

For instructions or questions, call the Disclosure Unit at (202) 804-7000.

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OSC WHISTLEBLOWER DISCLOSURE CHANNEL

Under and related provisions, the Office of Special Counsel (OSC)

serves as a secure channel for federal employees, former federal employees, and

applicants for federal employment with reliable knowledge of the wrongdoing to

disclose:

• a violation of law, rule or regulation;

• gross mismanagement;

• gross waste of funds;

• an abuse of authority;

• a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety; and/or

• censorship related to scientific research.

OSC JURISDICTION

• employees of the U.S. Postal Service and the Postal Regulatory Commission;

• members of the armed forces of the United States (i.e., non-civilian military

employees);

• state employees operating under federal grants;

• employees of federal contractors;

• other employees or federal agencies that are exempt under federal law; and

• Congressional or judicial branch employees.

OSC has no jurisdiction over disclosures filed by:

ANONYMOUS SOURCES

While OSC will protect the identity of persons who make disclosures, it will not consider

anonymous disclosures. If a disclosure is filed by an anonymous source, the disclosure

will be referred to the Office of Inspector General in the appropriate agency. OSC will

take no further action.

RETALIATION

Do you believe you suffered retaliation by your agency for disclosing wrongdoing?

PPPs are employment-related activities that are banned in the federal workforce.

PPPs generally involve some type of personnel decision or action and may result in

personal relief for people who have been subject to a PPP. For example, if we find

that you were removed from federal service in retaliation for whistleblowing, OSC may

act to get your job back. PPPs can also include allegations of harassment, failure to

issue appraisals, and improper hiring. Do not file a disclosure to report retaliation or

other PPPs. If you have already completed the Complaint of Prohibited Personnel

Practice or other Prohibited Activity above, please continue with this Disclosure.

PART 1: IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT FILING A DISCLOSURE

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