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WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION (OAWP)

The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) promotes and
improves accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

 * The office receives and investigates:
   * Allegations of misconduct and poor performance against VA senior leaders.
   * Allegations of whistleblower retaliation against VA supervisors.
 * The office receives whistleblower disclosures from VA employees and
   applicants for VA employment, and if they do not involve whistleblower
   retaliation or senior leader misconduct or poor performance, refers it for
   investigation within VA while the office monitors the investigation.
 * Disclosures involving classified information or information otherwise
   protected by law are only protected when reported to the OIG, the OSC, or an
   employee designated to receive such disclosures. Contact the OSC or
   the OIG for more information.
 * The office is responsible for tracking and confirming VA’s implementation of
   recommendations from audits and investigations carried out by VA’s Office of
   Inspector General, VA’s Office of the Medical Inspector, the U.S. Office of
   Special Counsel, and the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
 * The office educates employees and stakeholders on whistleblower rights and
   protections.
 * Confused about The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection
   (OAWP)? The Whistleblower Navigator provides information about whistleblower
   rights and protections, The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower
   Protection (OAWP) policies and processes to whistleblowers, respondents, and
   other stakeholders. The Whistleblower Navigator is here to facilitate The
   Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) communication,
   coordination and collaboration. For more information, email
   WhistleblowerHelp@va.gov or contact us by phone at (202) 461-4500.


CONTACT US

 * Call us at 855-429-6669
 * Email us at OAWP@va.gov
 * Email Whistleblower Help at WhistleblowerHelp@va.gov

Complaint and Disclosure form


OAWP BY THE NUMBERS FY24


111

Recommendations were issued by the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower
Protection

0

Disciplinary recommendations issued against VA senior leaders for misconduct or
poor performance

0

Disciplinary recommendations issued against senior leaders and supervisors for
whistleblower retaliation

0

Non-disciplinary recommendations issued

0

Relief for other prohibited personnel practice, VA policy violation, or due
process issue


SUPPLEMENTAL TRAINING NUMBERS

20016

VA employees completed OAWP supplemental whistleblower training above and beyond
the mandatory training.

196

Completed training sessions

6159

Supervisors trained




OAWP BY THE NUMBERS FY23


72

Recommendations were issued by the Office of Accountability and Whistleblower
Protection

17

Disciplinary recommendations issued against VA senior leaders for misconduct or
poor performance

3

Disciplinary recommendations issued against senior leaders and supervisors for
whistleblower retaliation

47

Non-disciplinary recommendations issued

5

Relief for other prohibited personnel practice, VA policy violation, or due
process issue

Last updated September 3, 2024

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