Whistleblower Information.pdf

This document is a Whistleblower Information guide for employees of the Department of Justice (DOJ) contractors, subcontractors, grantees, and personal services contractors. The document outlines whistleblower protections under federal law, specifically Section 4712, which prohibits retaliation against employees who disclose information about potential wrongdoing.

The guide defines a whistleblower as an employee who discloses information they reasonably believe demonstrates gross mismanagement, waste of federal funds, abuse of authority, substantial danger to public health/safety, or violations of law related to a federal contract or grant. To be protected, disclosures must be made to specific entities such as a Member of Congress, the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the 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 and submit findings to the person, contractor, and agency head. The document provides multiple contact methods for reporting, including a website, hotline, fax, and mailing address.