Whistleblower Information 1.pdf

This document is a Whistleblower Information guide for employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and personal services contractors. The document outlines protections and procedures for individuals who report potential wrongdoing, defining a whistleblower as someone who discloses information about gross mismanagement, waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial public health/safety dangers, or violations of laws and regulations related to federal contracts or grants.

The guide provides detailed instructions on how to report wrongdoing, including multiple reporting channels such as the OIG website (https://oig.justice.gov/hotline/), hotline (800-869-4499), fax (202-616-9881), and mailing address. It explains that federal law protects whistleblowers from retaliation under Title 41, United States Code, Section 4712, and specifies that disclosures can be made to entities like Congress members, the OIG, Government Accountability Office, federal oversight officials, and authorized agency representatives. The document also outlines steps for reporting potential retaliation and provides additional resources for whistleblower rights and protections.