5. Whistleblower Information.pdf

This is a whistleblower information document for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services contractors. The document outlines protections under Title 41, USC Section 4712, which makes it illegal to discriminate against employees who make protected whistleblower disclosures about gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, public health/safety dangers, or violations of law related to federal contracts or grants.

The document details specific reporting procedures, stating that protected disclosures must be made to Congress members, OIG, GAO, federal contract oversight officials, DOJ officials, courts, or management officials responsible for investigating misconduct. It provides multiple reporting channels including the OIG hotline (800-869-4499), website (https://oig.justice.gov/hotline), and mailing address. The document emphasizes that non-disclosure agreements cannot limit reporting to OIG and notes that while OIG investigates whistleblower complaints, EEO complaints should be directed to the DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity Office. For whistleblower matters outside DOJ jurisdiction, individuals are directed to contact the U.S. Office of Special Counsel.