Share Your ADR Experience: OSC Seeks Survey Comments

2026-01142 — Agency Information Collection; Request for Public Comment

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel wants to keep using its online complaint form through 2029, letting people report wrongdoing easily. They’re asking the public to share thoughts by February 23, 2026. This won’t cost anyone money or change how the form works, but it helps keep the process smooth for about 6,000 users each year.

2025-18437 — Information Collection Request; Request for Comment

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is updating its survey for people who use its Alternative Dispute Resolution program. Instead of two surveys, there’s now just one quick, anonymous online survey right after mediation. This change makes it easier to give feedback and helps OSC improve its services without costing extra time or money.

2025-17608 — Notice for Public Comment: Filing of Complaints and Disclosures With the Office of Special Counsel

The Office of Special Counsel wants to keep using their online form for filing complaints and disclosures until 2029. This affects anyone who needs to report issues to OSC, but there are no changes to the form or how it works. The extension means no extra costs or new rules—just more time to use the same easy form.

2025-13587 — Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel just named new members to the Senior Executive Service Performance Review Board. This board checks how well top executives are doing their jobs and suggests what should happen next. These changes update who’s on the team and keep things running smoothly—no extra costs or delays.

2025-11663 — Information Collection Request; Request for Comment

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel wants your thoughts on extending a survey that helps improve their Alternative Dispute Resolution program. They’ve simplified the survey from two parts to one quick check-in right after mediation sessions. This change makes it easier for participants to share feedback, with no cost or time worries involved.

2025-10894 — Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is asking for approval to collect some information and wants your thoughts before the final okay. This affects anyone who might provide feedback or data to OSC, giving them 30 more days to share their opinions. No big costs or time changes yet—just a chance to speak up and help shape the process!

Previous: 2025-06105 — Notice of Open Public Hearing

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission is holding a public hearing on April 24, 2025, in Washington, DC. They’ll explore China’s energy problems and how it’s affecting global energy markets. This matters to anyone interested in energy, security, and U.S.-China relations, with no direct costs but big impacts on future policies.

Next: 2025-06163 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation is holding a special board meeting on April 14, 2025, via Zoom. Most of the meeting will be open to the public, but the budget discussion and approval will happen in a closed session. This affects anyone interested in the FY25 budget and shows transparency while protecting sensitive info.