6 - Whistleblower Information.pdf

This is a Department of Justice (DOJ) whistleblower information document for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees, and personal services contractors. The document outlines protections under Title 41, Section 4712 of US Code against reprisal for whistleblowing activities.

The document defines a whistleblower as someone who discloses evidence of gross mismanagement, waste of funds, abuse of authority, public health/safety dangers, or violations related to federal contracts/grants. Protected disclosures must be made to specific parties including Congress members, the OIG, GAO, federal employees overseeing contracts, DOJ officials, courts, or management officials. The document provides multiple reporting channels including the OIG hotline (800-869-4499), website (oig.justice.gov/hotline), and mailing address. It specifies that the OIG will investigate retaliation complaints and submit findings to all relevant parties, though it cannot investigate EEO complaints which must go through the DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity Office.