3. Whistleblower Information.pdf

This is a Whistleblower Information document for employees of Department of Justice contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, or personal services contractors.

The document explains that whistleblowers who disclose information reasonably believed to be evidence of wrongdoing—including gross mismanagement of federal contracts or grants, gross waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or violation of law, rule, or regulation—are protected from reprisal under Title 41, United States Code, Section 4712. Federal law prohibits discharge, demotion, or discrimination against employees making protected whistleblower disclosures, and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD-19) provides additional protection regarding access to classified information. Protected disclosures must be made to one of the following authorized recipients: a Member of Congress or representative of a congressional committee, the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a federal employee responsible for contract or grant oversight at the relevant agency, an authorized DOJ or law enforcement official, a court or grand jury, or a management official with responsibility to investigate or address misconduct. Employees may file retaliation complaints with the OIG, which will investigate unless the complaint is frivolous or previously addressed. The document provides contact information for reporting to the DOJ OIG through its website (https://oig.justice.gov/hotline/), 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. Non-disclosure agreements cannot restrict an employee's ability to provide information to the OIG.