Whistleblowers
CLEP American Government, Chapter 14 Whistleblowers A whistleblower discloses information the person reasonably believes shows a violation of a law, rule, or regulation; gross mismanagement; gross waste of funds; abuse of authority; or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety. The person supplies information; an inspector general, agency, or another authorized body […]
Inspectors general
CLEP American Government, Chapter 14 Inspectors general Some failures become visible only to people who can see an agency's records and routines. An inflated contract invoice, a concealed safety report, or retaliation against an employee may never appear in a budget table. Inspectors general are statutory watchdogs that conduct audits, investigations, and evaluations concerning waste, […]
