On November 19, 2009, the Department of Defense (DoD) issued an interim rule implementing the whistleblower protection provisions of the National Defense Authorization Acts for Fiscal Years 2008 and 2009. The rule clarifies the scope of protected conduct, sets forth procedures governing Inspector General investigations, and clarifies the removal provision under which a whistleblower can obtain […]
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DoD Strengthens Whistleblower Protections for Employees of Contractors
November 23rd, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Department of Defense · Retaliation
Center for Public Integrity Reveals Lack of Oversight in Defense Department
April 6th, 2009 · No Comments
A new report released by the Center for Public Integrity (CPI) reveals that the number of DoD referrals to the Justice Department for contracting fraud and corruption cases have decreased drastically since 1993. According to the report, the Justice Department has received 76% fewer cases in fiscal year 2008 compared to fiscal year 1993, despite […]
Tags: Department of Defense · Contractor Fraud
DoD Whistleblowers Get Little Support from Inspector General’s Office
October 31st, 2008 · No Comments
An investigation conducted by the Associated Press reveals that in the past six years, more than 90 percent of Department of Defense (“DoD”) whistleblower retaliation cases have been dismissed by the Inspector General’s office. According to a study by the Associated Press, DoD investigators believe that many legitimate whistleblower claims are prematurely dismissed because of a […]
Tags: Department of Defense