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The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) safeguards the merit system in federal employment by protecting whistleblowers, enforcing the Hatch Act, and providing secure channels for disclosures of wrongdoing.
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Learn what protections are available when federal employees disclose wrongdoing, safety hazards, or abuse of authority.
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Hatch Act Guidance
Review practical Hatch Act rules, guidance, and recent enforcement resources for federal employees and agencies.
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OSC Releases Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2030
April 03, 2026
OSC Reports Whistleblower Disclosure of $30 Million in Waste at HHS’s Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals
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OSC Highlights Recent Hatch Act Enforcement Actions to Protect Integrity of Federal Workforce
February 26, 2026
OSC Honors Bruce Fong on Retirement with Four Decades of Service
January 30, 2026
Senator Grassley Secures Whistleblower Settlement; OSC Policy on Awards Reinforced
January 27, 2026
OSC Delivers Exceptional Performance in Fiscal Year 2025
December 23, 2025
OSC Issues New Hatch Act Advisory Opinion Clarifying Jurisdiction Over Former Federal Employees
December 22, 2025
OSC Files Hatch Act Complaints Alleging Political Coercion, Misuse of Office in Chesapeake Sheriff’s Campaign
December 18, 2025
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Introduction to Prohibited Personnel Practices
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