The U.S. Office of Special Counsel(OSC) is committed to the goals of transparency, participation and collaboration for the American population. This webpage is a part of OSC's response to that directive, where we will detail our work in responding to the Open Government Directive. We will provide easy access to the many ways in which OSC is already operating in an open, transparent way. Finally, we will provide tools for you to talk to us about the information we're providing and the work we're doing. The Open Government Directive requires each agency to develop an Open Government Plan that states how the agency will incorporate the principles of transparency, participation and collaboration into its core mission objectives.

OSC offers training to federal agencies and non-federal organizations in the various areas within OSC’s jurisdiction. Specifically, OSC offers training on (1) prohibited personnel practices, including reprisal for whistleblowing; (2) whistleblower disclosures filed with OSC’s Disclosure Unit; (3) the Hatch Act and its application both to federal employees and to state and local employees; and (4) the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). For information on how to request an OSC Speaker please click on link. Additionally, OSC publishes a variety of materials on prohibited personnel practices, whistleblower disclosures and the Hatch Act.

We'd like your feedback on the quality of our published information, and what information you think we should prioritize for future publication. We'd also like to hear your thoughts on our Open Government Plan. opengov@osc.gov