Notice 23 Sep 2025 office of special counsel, compliance, survey, alternative dispute resolution, information collection

📝Request for Comments on OSC Alternative Dispute Resolution Survey

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval the following information collection: OSC's Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program Survey. The currently approved information collection (OMB Control Number 3255-0008) has been revised to streamline survey administration. OSC now uses a single survey distributed electronically to participants immediately following their ADR mediation session, replacing the previous two-part process. The survey is voluntary and anonymous, and responses are used to evaluate program effectiveness, improve service delivery, and identify areas for enhancement.

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Notice 12 Sep 2025 whistleblower, complaints, regulatory compliance, office of special counsel, public comments

🗒️OSC Notice for Public Comment on Complaints and Disclosures

The U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the proposed extension of a currently approved information collection used to file complaints and disclosures with OSC (Form OSC-14/dynamic electronic form). OMB first approved OSC's dynamic electronic filing form on September 18, 2017. OSC revised the previously approved form in July 2019 to reflect interim statutory changes and obtained emergency OMB/ OIRA processing for that collection. A final rule authorizing use of Form OSC-14 took effect on August 26, 2019, and OMB approval on February 3, 2020, authorized use of the revised form through March 2023. The collection was subsequently re-approved through February 28, 2026. OSC now seeks to extend approval through 2029. No substantive changes to the form or collection methodology are proposed with this extension.

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Notice 21 Jul 2025 compliance, employment, u.s. government, performance review board, office of special counsel, executive services

🏛️Appointment of Members to SES Performance Review Board

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) announces the appointment of members to the agency's Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Board (PRB). The PRB is responsible for reviewing and evaluating the initial appraisal of a senior executive's performance by the supervisor, along with any response by the senior executive, and making recommendations to the appointing authority regarding the performance of the senior executive. This notice supersedes all prior notices of the PRB membership.

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Notice 25 Jun 2025 information collection, surveys, alternative dispute resolution, office of special counsel, mediation

📋OSC Seeks Comments on ADR Program Information Collection

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is seeking public comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection activity for its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program, approved under OMB Control Number 3255-0008. OSC has revised its survey approach and now administers a single survey to mediation participants immediately following the conclusion of their ADR session. This updated format replaces the prior two-part survey process (initial and follow-up). The survey is used to assess program effectiveness, gather participant feedback, and identify areas for improvement. Participation is voluntary and responses are submitted anonymously.

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Notice 16 Jun 2025 compliance, information collection, public comment, survey, office of special counsel

📋Public Comment Request on OSC Information Collection Activities

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) has submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reinstate a previously approved information collection that has expired. This notice provides the public an opportunity to comment during a 30-day period before OMB makes a final decision. OSC is statutorily required to conduct an annual survey evaluating its operations and the effectiveness of its services, including those related to Prohibited Personnel Practices (PPP), whistleblower disclosures, and Hatch Act advisory opinions.

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Notice 16 Jun 2025 information collection, regulation, public comment, alternative dispute resolution, office of special counsel

📋Notice Requesting Comments on ADR Program Survey Information Collection

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) is submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. OSC is also seeking public comment on this collection from all interested individuals and organizations. The purpose of this notice is to allow an additional 30 days for public comment prior to OMB's final approval.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 information collection, alternative dispute resolution, office of special counsel, public comment, survey

📝OSC Notice for Public Comment on ADR Information Collection Request

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel is seeking public comment on an extension of a currently approved information collection activity for its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program. The ADR Survey is distributed to participants following the conclusion of their ADR process and is used to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement. The survey gathers feedback from mediation participants to help OSC improve the ADR process. Participation in the survey is voluntary, and responses are submitted anonymously.

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