Oversight
Whistleblower is Vulnerable to Retaliation Due to Limited Intelligence Community Protections
Under the law, the president is responsible for ensuring whistleblowers are protected, but experts say the law never accounted for a president leading the attack on a whistleblower.
Oversight
Grassley Deviates From Other Senate Republicans and Supports Ukraine Whistleblower
Senator says he believes the whistleblower followed the law and should be protected.
Oversight
Viewpoint: The Problem With the Whistleblower System
As the country learned this week, authorities have too much power to decide the fate of whistleblower claims, especially when they involve the intelligence community.
Oversight
Whistleblower Exposed $1.34 Million in Army Losses
The Office of Special Counsel said improper contracting practices were a factor.
Oversight
Justice Department Charges Edward Snowden With Violating Non-Disclosure Agreements
Prosecutors are seeking to prevent the former NSA contractor from profiting from his unauthorized release of classified information.
Workforce
Intelligence Bill Would Enhance Whistleblower Protections
New language would “harmonize” procedures seen as confusing.
Workforce
VA Whistleblowers Tell Congress Retaliation Is Still Rampant
One VA employee received a proposed firing notice just one day prior to testifying.
Oversight
Inspectors General Council to Track Watchdog Vacancies
Website improvements announced just as Trump assigns SSA IG to Interior.
Management
Intel Community Watchdog Now Runs Revamped Whistleblower Center
Remake to ensure protected disclosures comes after shakeup at ombudsman’s program.
Oversight
House Democrats Clash With Education Department Over Watchdog’s Status
The Trump administration’s aborted effort to replace the IG prompts document demands and an oversight dispute.
Oversight
What Federal Employees Might Want to Know Before Blowing the Whistle to Congress
Volume of disclosures rises when congressional oversight dominates the news, watchdog notes in new primer.
Oversight
New Whistleblower Protection Office Is Under Investigation for Retaliating Against Whistleblowers
"You don’t want to come forward," one whistleblower said. "People are afraid."
Management
TSA Air Marshal Whistleblower Fired for Second Time
Robert MacLean continues to claim retaliation for his disclosures of safety risks.
Defense
Pentagon Watchdogs Allowed Some Improper Access to Whistleblower Files
GAO finds progress on timeliness and quality of handling reprisal complaints.
Oversight
Democratic-Run House Creates New Whistleblower Ombudsman
Advocates praise new option for agency employees who feel gagged.
Management
FBI and Intel Community Release Framework to Thwart Insider Threats
Among 19 elements is the creation of a new career path for federal employees.
Oversight
IRS May Be Unintentionally Discouraging Whistleblowers From Reporting Tax Cheats
The agency failed to update a key form affecting the calculation of whistleblower awards, GAO found.
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