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Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection
Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection
OUR OFFICE
The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection (OAWP) is a newly created Office within the Department of Veterans Affairs dedicated to improving the needs of Veterans across the United States. On April 27, 2017 the President of the United States established an Executive Order creating the Office to advise and assist the Secretary of Department-wide issues of accountability. OAWP is directed by Kirk Nicholas who provides oversight for the Secretary’s accountability agenda and final review. OAWP manages all internal affairs and has a broad and expansive mission to protect whistleblower rights and recommend discipline and/or termination of employees due to poor performance or misconduct. The Office is headquartered in Washington DC and has satellite resources and programs in VA facilities across the United States.
OUR MISSION
The Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection serves to improve the performance and accountability of VA senior executives and employees through thorough, timely and unbiased investigation of all allegations and concerns. Where these actions are found factually true, the Office will provide recommended actions related to the removal, demotion or suspension based on poor performance and/or misconduct. Additionally, OAWP provides the protection of valued VA whistleblowers against retaliation for their disclosures.
TRANSPARENCY
OAWP is dedicated and empowered to provide transparency and build public trust and confidence throughout the entire VA system. The Office is committed to preserving the cultural integrity of the Department and conducting balanced, fair and efficient investigation of VA whistleblower and Veteran disclosures, timely remedial resolutions and responsive recommendations.
Questions or Recommendations
If you have any questions or recommendations on how OAWP can improve service for Veterans and employees, please call 855-429-6669 or 202-461-4119.
Email Address: VA Accountability TeamEmployee Disclosure Form: OAWP Disclosure Form
*This form is only for use by VA Employees or Applicants for Employment
Monthly Reports
Accountability Reports published after April 1, 2018 use data from official VA HR systems to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the reports. Previous reports were based on information collected manually by HR offices across VA and compiled by OAWP..
- Accountability Report posted 10/11/2018
- Whistleblower Disclosures Summary posted 10/11/2018
Yearly Reports
- Accountability Report 2017 – 01/20/2017 - 12/31/2017