Whistleblowers and other Reporting
Whistleblowers
In broad terms, a whistleblower is an individual who discloses evidence of wrongdoing, regardless of whether subsequent retaliation occurs.
The legal definition in civil service law for a whistleblower is an employee, applicant, or former employee who discloses information that he or she reasonably believes evidences:
- A violation of law, rule, or regulation;
- Gross mismanagement;
- A gross waste of funds;
- Abuse of authority; or
- A substantial and specific danger to public health or safety.
Contrary to popular belief, an individual who discloses suspected wrongdoing does not need to experience retaliation to meet the legal definition of a whistleblower. Moreover, some individuals may better identify with the term “truth-teller” or “watchdog,” for instance.
Most whistleblowers simply perceive themselves as committed employees performing their jobs.
More FAQ about Whistleblowers are available here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/all-resources/frequently-asked-questions
To understand statutory whistleblower protections and accompanying resources, click here: https://whistleblower.house.gov/resources/resources-whistleblowers
The Government Accountability Project- https://whistleblower.org/
Other Reporting
If you are a government employee with information related to the politicization of the federal workforce, the firing of civil servants, and waste, fraud, or abuse of taxpayer dollars, you may reach out anonymously to the Democrats on the House Oversight Committee. https://oversightdemocrats.house.gov/contact/tip-line