Feds Want to Keep Online Whistleblower Form Alive Until 2029
Published Date: 1/22/2026
Notice
Summary
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.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
OSC Online Complaint Form Extended
The U.S. Office of Special Counsel is asking OMB to extend approval to keep its online complaint/disclosure form available through 2029. The form is used by about 6,000 people each year and OSC says there are no substantive changes to how the form works. Public comments are requested by February 23, 2026.
Filing Takes 90 Minutes; No Money Cost
If you file with OSC using the electronic form, OSC estimates each response takes about 90 minutes and that there are roughly 6,000 responses per year (total annual burden 9,000 hours). OSC estimates electronic submission imposes $0 in monetary costs to respondents and the filing is voluntary.
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