5. Whistleblower Information.pdf

This document is a Department of Justice (DOJ) Whistleblower Information guide for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and personal services contractors. The document defines a whistleblower as an employee who discloses information about gross mismanagement, waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial public health/safety dangers, or violations of law related to federal contracts or grants. Federal law protects whistleblowers from retaliation under Title 41, United States Code, Section 4712, making it illegal to discharge, demote, or discriminate against an employee for making a protected whistleblower disclosure.

The guide provides detailed instructions on how to report wrongdoing, specifying that disclosures must be made to entities like a Member of Congress, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office (GAO), or authorized officials. Employees who believe they have experienced retaliation can file a complaint with the DOJ OIG, which will investigate the matter. The document includes multiple contact methods for reporting, including a website (https://oig.justice.gov/hotline), a toll-free hotline (800-869-4499), fax, and a mailing address in Washington, D.C. The guide also notes that the OIG does not handle Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complaints and provides alternative resources for such matters.