Now that the party is over…those of you who question the use of federal property (i.e. The White House) for campaign events…may want to make your feelings known:
OSC is also authorized to investigate violations of the Hatch Act. 5 U.S.C. § 1216 (a)(1)(2). If OSC charges an employee with a violation of the Hatch Act, those charges are adjudicated before the Merit Systems Protection Board. 5 U.S.C. §§ 1215, 1504 – 1508, 7321 – 7326. Filers alleging a violation of the Hatch Act should use Form 14 (Complaint & Disclosure Form) to submit their allegation to OSC. Filers can complete the form online by clicking the green File a Complaint button in the top right-hand corner of this screen or by hand after printing on of the following forms:
For complaints against federal employees, please fill out the Federal Hatch Act Complaint Form
Once the appropriate form is completed, it should be mailed or faxed (202-254-3700) to OSC. Please also include any evidence supporting your allegations (for example, documents, newspaper articles, photographs, etc.).
Please be advised that if the form is not filled out completely or the allegations are insufficient, OSC will require the complaint filer to provide additional information before it investigates. Accordingly, be sure to include all of the following information in the complaint:
Name and contact information of person who violated the Hatch Act (“Subject”)
Agency and position of Subject
Detailed description of the alleged Hatch Act violation, including names and contact information of potential witnesses and whether, for example, the election at issue is partisan (meaning the candidates are running as political party candidates)
So…buy some stamps…save the post office…and mail your complaint!
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