6 - Whistleblower Information.pdf

This is a Department of Justice (DOJ) whistleblower information document outlining protections and procedures for employees of DOJ contractors, subcontractors, grantees, subgrantees and personal services contractors who report wrongdoing. The document defines a whistleblower as someone who discloses information 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 provides specific guidance on protected disclosures, which must be made to authorized parties including Congress members, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Government Accountability Office, federal contract oversight employees, DOJ officials, courts, or management officials. It details the process for reporting retaliation through the OIG hotline (800-869-4499), website (oig.justice.gov/hotline), or mail. The document emphasizes that whistleblowers are legally protected from reprisal under Title 41 USC 4712 and Presidential Policy Directive PPD-19, with the DOJ OIG having jurisdiction to investigate retaliation claims. Non-disclosure agreements cannot limit reporting to the OIG, and special procedures apply for classified information disclosures.