U.S. Office of Special Counsel
@US_OSC
Independent federal agency protecting merit systems, whistleblowers, and federal employees from prohibited personnel practices. Enforces Hatch Act and USERRA.
- These days, many Hatch Act complaints stem from activity on social media. That's why this week's #HatchFactFriday breaks down a simple rule of thumb: 🟢 Scroll. 🟡 Think before you repost. 🔴 Never engage with political fundraising. Know the dos and don'ts before you click. ⬇️
- Today, on #NationalWhistleblowerDay, OSC honors FAA whistleblower Dr. Brett Wyrick with the 2026 Outstanding Public Servant Award. His disclosure of critical FAA medical certification staffing shortages spurred reforms that strengthened aviation safety and protected the flying
- It's #NationalWhistleblowerDay! Chief Counsel Charles Baldis @cnbaldis joins Terry Gerton to talk about how federal employees expose waste, fraud, and abuse, and threats to public safety. ⬇️ Link below to listen to "Good intentions, incentives and legal protections only matter
- @US_OSC's latest #HatchFactFriday explores how the Hatch Act became law in 1939, protecting the federal merit system by prohibiting federal employees from using their official positions for partisan politics.⬇️
