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United States Office of Special Counsel
1730 M Street NW., Suite 218, Washington, DC 20036-4505
202-804-7000
800-872-9855
202-653-5151
http://www.osc.gov
LEADERSHIP TABLES
| SPECIAL COUNSEL | Henry J. Kerner |
| Principal Deputy Special Counsel | Ellen C. Epstein |
| DEPUTY SPECIAL COUNSELS | |
| Legal Affairs | Patrick Hartobey |
| Public Policy | Travis Millsaps |
| General Counsel | Susan K. Ullman |
Administrative Services Division
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | Bruce Gipe |
| CHIEF OFFICERS | |
| Administrative Services | Derrick McDuffie |
| Data | Smita Patel |
| Financial | Karl P. Kammann |
| Human Capital | Kathy McDuffie |
| Information | Smita Patel |
| Clerk | Mahala Dar |
General Law Division
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Anne Wagner |
| UNIT CHIEFS | |
| Alternative Dispute Resolution | Jane Juliano |
| Complaints Examining | Barbara J. Wheeler |
| Disclosure | Catherine A. McMullen |
| Diversity, Outreach, and Training | Shirine Moazed |
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Field
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Bruce D. Fong |
| FIELD OFFICE CHIEFS | |
| Dallas | Anne Gullick |
| Detroit | Christopher T. Tall |
| San Francisco Bay Area | Joseph Siegelman |
Investigation and Prosecution Division—Headquarters
| ASSOCIATE SPECIAL COUNSEL | Louis Lopez |
| DIVISION CHIEFS | Kimberley Baxter |
| Emilee Collier | |
| Darshan Sheth | |
| Rachel Venier | |
| UNIT CHIEFS | |
| Hatch Act | Ana Galindo-Marrone |
| Retaliation and Disclosure | Elizabeth McMurray |
| Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act | Patrick H. Boulay |
The above list of key personnel was updated 11–2019.
The United States Office of Special Counsel investigates allegations of certain activities prohibited by civil service laws, rules, or regulations and litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board.
ESTABLISHMENT AND ORGANIZATION
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) was established on January 1, 1979, by Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1978 (5 U.S.C. app.).
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5a-node84-leaf186&num=0&edition=prelimPublic Law 95–454, which is also cited as the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978, was approved on October 13, 1978, and became effective on January 11, 1979. This statute enlarged the agency's functions and powers (92 Stat. 1112).
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-92/pdf/STATUTE-92-Pg1111.pdfPursuant to provisions of Public Law 101–12, which is also cited as the Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989, the OSC functions as an independent investigative and prosecutorial executive branch agency that litigates before the Merit Systems Protection Board (103 Stat. 16).
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-103/pdf/STATUTE-103-Pg16.pdfStatutory material associated with the OSC is codified in sections 1211—1219 of 5 U.S. C.
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title5/part2/chapter12/subchapter2&edition=prelimAdditional statutory material that affects the OSC and that derives from the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 is codified in section 1101, note, of 5 U.S.C.
https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?path=/prelim@title5/part2/chapter11&edition=prelimThe OSC included an organizational chart in its "Performance and Accountability Report for Fiscal Year 2018" on page 107.
https://osc.gov/Documents/Resources/Statutory%20Reports%20and%20Notices/Performance%20and%20Accountability%20Reports%20(PAR)/Performance%20Reports/FY%202018%20Performance%20and%20Accountability%20Report.pdfACTIVITIES
The OSC safeguards the merit system in Federal employment by protecting employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, especially from reprisal for whistleblowing. The Office operates a secure channel for Federal whistleblower disclosures of gross waste of funds or mismanagement, substantial and specific danger to public health and safety, and violations of laws, regulations, or rules. The OSC also issues advice on the Hatch Act and enforces its restrictions on political activity by Government employees. It protects the civilian employment and reemployment rights of military servicemembers under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act. The OSC enhances Government accountability and performance by the realization of a diverse, inclusive Federal workplace where employees embrace excellence in service, uphold merit system principles, are encouraged to disclose wrongdoing, and are protected against reprisals and other unlawful employment practices.
https://osc.gov/ServicesSources of Information
Archived Records
The "Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives of the United States" indicates that OSC records have been assigned to record group 481. The Guide is accessible online, but no description is associated with this record group.
https://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/000.htmlBusiness Opportunities
The OSC relies on the Department of Interior for performing assisted procurements. The OSC posts contract opportunities online by using Government acquisition vehicles like GSA Ebuy. It posts open market opportunities on the Federal Business Opportunities Web site.
https://osc.gov/CareersCareer Opportunities
The agency employs approximately 110 employees who work in Washington, DC, or in the Dallas, Detroit, and Oakland field offices. To carry out its mission, the OSC relies heavily on attorneys, investigators, and personnel management specialists.
The OSC seeks law students year-round for internships in Dallas, TX; Detroit, MI; Oakland, CA; and Washington, DC.
https://osc.gov/CareersIn 2018, the OSC ranked 14th among 29 small agencies in the Partnership for Public Service's Best Places To Work Agency Rankings.
http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/rankings/detail/FW00Contact Information
The "Contact OSC" web page has postal and email addresses and phone numbers.
https://osc.gov/Pages/contact.aspx | Email: info@osc.govElectronic Filing
The E–Filing System makes filing a complaint with the OSC easier and faster.
https://osc.gov/pages/file-complaint.aspxEn Español
The OSC posts information in Spanish on its "Para Información En Español" web page.
https://osc.gov/EspanolFreedom of Information Act (FOIA)
FOIA requests must be submitted in writing by email, fax, or U.S. postal mail or other delivery service. The OSC provides a Public Access Link portal that allows information seekers to submit a request online and to receive confirmation of and updates on a pending request.
https://osc.gov/Pages/FOIA-Resources.aspxFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The OSC posts answers to FAQs on its website.
https://osc.gov/FAQHatch Act Advisory Opinions
Advice that the OSC has given to individuals on the Hatch Act is publicly accessible online.
https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/HatchAct-AdvisoryOpinion.aspxNews
The OSC posts press releases online.
https://osc.gov/PressReleasesOpen Government
The OSC supports the Open Government initiative by promoting the principles of collaboration, participation, and transparency.
https://osc.gov/OpenGovProhibited Personnel Practices
The OSC provides information on personnel practices that are prohibited within the Federal workplace.
https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/PPP.aspxReports
The OSC posts reports on its website.
https://osc.gov/ReportsSite Map
The website map allows visitors to look for specific topics or to browse content that aligns with their interests.
https://osc.gov/Pages/SiteMap.aspxSocial Media
The OSC tweets announcements and other newsworthy items on Twitter.
https://twitter.com/US_OSCSpeakers
To request a speaker, contact the OSC by phone or fax. Phone, 202-804-7000. Fax, 202-254-3711.
Whistleblower Files
The OSC posts documents from closed investigations on its website. These documents are based on whistleblower disclosures.
https://osc.gov/PublicFiles2302(c) Program Certification
The White House has required all Federal agencies to certify that they are educating their employees about the rights of whistleblowers. Phone, 703-466-0259.
https://osc.gov/Services/Pages/Outreach-2302Cert.aspx | Email: 2302c@osc.govThe Sources of Information were updated 11–2019.