8. Whistleblower Information.pdf

This is a Whistleblower Information document for employees of Department of Justice (DOJ) contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services contractors.

The document outlines that whistleblowers who report evidence of wrongdoing—including gross mismanagement of federal contracts or grants, gross waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial and specific dangers to public health or safety, or violations of law, rule, or regulation—are protected from reprisal under Title 41, United States Code, Section 4712. Federal law prohibits employees of federal contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, or personal services contractors from being discharged, demoted, or otherwise discriminated against for making protected whistleblower disclosures. Additionally, under Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-19), actions affecting access to classified information cannot be taken in reprisal for protected whistleblowing. Protected disclosures must be made to one of the following: a Member of Congress or congressional committee representative, the DOJ Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight, an authorized DOJ or law enforcement official, a court or grand jury, or a contractor management official with responsibility for investigating misconduct. Employees who believe retaliation has occurred may file a complaint with the OIG, which will investigate and submit findings to the complainant, contractor or grantee, and the agency head. The document provides contact information for reporting to the DOJ OIG through its website, hotline at (800) 869-4499, fax at (202) 616-9881, and mailing address at 1425 New York Avenue, N.W., Suite 7100, Washington, D.C. 20530-2001.