OSC, the U. S. Office of Special Counsel, is a dedicated federal investigative and prosecutorial agency.

Committed to safeguarding the merit system, OSC's primary mission is to protect federal employees and applicants from prohibited personnel practices, with a special focus on preventing reprisal for whistleblowing. OSC derives its authority from four key federal statutes, namely the Civil Service Reform Act, the Whistleblower Protection Act, the Hatch Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). In addition to their core mission, OSC also offers a range of services including the disclosure of wrongdoing, alternative dispute resolution, outreach and training, and USERRA certification.

With a comprehensive suite of resources and a commitment to justice, OSC stands as a reliable defender of the rights and wellbeing of federal employees