• AML
  • Qui Tam
  • SEC
  • CFTC
  • FCPA
  • FAQS
Subscribe
Donate
No Result
View All Result
Whistleblower Network News
The Truth at Any Cost.
Qui Tam, Compliance and Anti-Corruption News.
Whistleblower Network News
No Result
View All Result
Home Government

Two Years Later, House Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds Reports Success

July 26, 2022
in Government
Reading Time: 3 mins read
House Whistleblower Ombuds
Share on TwitterShare on FacebookShare on LinkedInEmail

The House Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds is a non-partisan support office that helps members of the House of Representatives, in the U.S. Congress, work with whistleblowers from the public and private sector. The Office helps members of the House with managing relationships with whistleblowers, protecting whistleblower information, and establishing an effective case management system. Although the Office cannot receive disclosures from whistleblowers, they can provide House members with training on best practices for working with whistleblowers.

The House Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds was founded in 2020, with the support of the House Whistleblower Protection Caucus, which aims to create bipartisan support for whistleblower protections.

According to its 2021 Annual Report the Office has already provided 49 foundational trainings, 139 case consultations, 76 intake process development consultations, and 3 technical legislative expertise consults. Further, the report described having engaged with 224 House Member offices and committees and conducted a year-end survey in which respondents overall level of satisfaction was 81%. The National Taxpayers Union commended the Office, stating that it has already provided services to hundreds of House Members and staff which include “130 trainings on how to work with whistleblowers” and 200 confidential consultations.

Register for National Whistleblower Day

Part of the Office’s responsibilities is to identify whistleblower legislation as it is being introduced and this work is shown on the legislative tracker. The tracker currently has 100 pieces of open legislation with the newest legislation being introduced into the tracker on July 12, 2022. The tracker includes a custom description of the legislation, the date it was introduced, the last timeline of action, and an external link that takes you to the full description of the legislation.

The 117th Congress’ Strategic Plan for the Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds was drafted by the Office’s Director, Shanna Devine, Deputy Director, Rebecca Jones, and Deputy Director of Operations, John Witty – all of whom will be presenting during the National Whistleblower Day Fireside Chat with the Whistleblower Ombuds. The Strategic Plan highlights the Office’s mission, vision, office culture, strategy narrative, SWOT analysis, and its goals. The Office’s mission is to be independent and nonpartisan in order to help the House by providing education, training, and guidance to effectively work with whistleblowers. Just like its mission the Office’s vision is to remain nonpartisan so that they can be a valuable resource for the House by having safe and effective practices when working with whistleblowers.

The goals of the Office as highlighted in their Strategic Plan is separated into two years. Goal two of the Office is to expand its outreach in order for them to provide training for every House office by connecting with every office twice a year and with this there will be a development of a tracking system in order to complete the goal. Another goal of the Office is for transparency around Office’s operations while prioritizing confidentiality. This goal will be achieved by releasing an annual report with an overview of the Office’s general operation as well as consulting with committees of jurisdiction around new initiatives to determine suitability for public domain.

After just two years, the House Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds has been able to achieve demonstrable successes, and this year’s upcoming National Whistleblowers Day will include a panel with the House Office of the Whistleblower Ombuds. Alongside the Office staff, participants include Committee on House Administration, Staff Director, Tim Monahan, and Deputy Staff Director, Khalil Abboud, who will talk about their experience working with the Office seeking advice about how to work with whistleblowers. RSVP for the event here. The National Whistleblower Center calls on individuals to tell Congress to use this important resource today.

Tags: CongressGovernment Whistleblowers
Previous Post

WNN Announces Whistleblower Video Series to Commemorate National Whistleblower Day

Next Post

Longtime Whistleblower Champion Senator Chuck Grassley To Give Keynote Speech at National Whistleblower Day Celebration

Next Post
Photo of Chuck Grassley at a podium at the 2018 National Whistleblower Day celebration

Longtime Whistleblower Champion Senator Chuck Grassley To Give Keynote Speech at National Whistleblower Day Celebration

Receive Daily Alerts

Subscribe to receive daily breaking news and legislative developments sent to your inbox.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Most Popular

Advocates Detail Need for SEC Whistleblower Reform

Raytheon Whistleblower Receives $1.5 Million for Alleging Cybersecurity Non-Compliance

Ruling Striking Down Trump Order Targeting Law Firm Seen as Crucial for Whistleblowers

MJH Healthcare Settles Whistleblower Allegations of Postal Rate Fraud for $2 Million

Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Stronger Whistleblower Laws in Australia, Mirroring Polling in US

Four Whistleblowers Receive $1.3 Million for Alleging Genetic Testing Fraud Scheme

Whistleblower Poll

Whistleblower Poll
Whistleblower Poll

Exclusive Marist Poll: Overwhelming Public Support Among Likely Voters For Increased Whistleblower Protections

byGeoff Schweller
October 6, 2020

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

STAY INFORMED.
Subscribe to receive breaking whistleblower updates.

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

About Us

  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Careers

Subscribe

  • Daily Mail
  • Follow us on Twitter
  • YouTube Channel

Contribute

  • Letter to the Editor
  • Submission Guidelines
  • Reprint Guidelines

Your Experience

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use

Help

  • Rules for Whistleblowers
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Advertise
Whistleblower Network News

Whistleblower Network News is an independent online newspaper providing our readers with up-to-date information on whistleblowing. Our goal is to be the best source of information on important qui tam, anti-corruption, compliance, and whistleblower law developments. 

Submit an Article

Copyright © 2025, Whistleblower Network News. All Rights Reserved.

This Newspaper/Web Site is made available by the publisher for educational purposes only as well as to give you general information and a general understanding of the law, not to provide specific legal advice. By using this website, you understand that there is no attorney-client relationship between you and the Newspaper/Web Site publisher. The Newspaper/Web Site should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your state.

Become a Whistleblower Network News Subscriber

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password? Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms below to register

All fields are required. Subscribe to WNN

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Subscribe to WNN
RSVP to National Whistleblower Day 2025! July 30, 2025 on Capitol Hill
RSVP NOW

Add New Playlist

No Result
View All Result
  • Exclusives
  • Government
    • False Claims-Qui Tam
    • Federal Employees
    • Intelligence
  • Corporate
    • CFTC & Commodities
    • Dodd-Frank
    • IRS & Tax
    • SEC & Securities
  • Features
  • Legislation
  • International
    • Foreign Corruption
  • Rewards
  • Whistleblower of the Week
  • Environment & Climate
  • Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Employment
    • Sarbanes-Oxley Whistleblowers
    • Retaliation
    • OSHA
  • Make National Whistleblower Day Permanent
  • Media
    • Podcasts
    • Videos
    • Webinars
    • National Whistleblower Day
  • Whistleblower Poll
  • Whistleblower Resources
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Resources for Locating An Attorney
    • The New Whistleblowers Handbook

Copyright © 2024, Whistleblower Network News. All Rights Reserved.

Go to mobile version