Proposed OSC Disclosure unit 2021 ANNUAL SURVEY QUESTIONS

2021 ANNUAL SURVEY QUESTIONS
DU
1. Which of the following allegations did you allege in your disclosure? (Select all that apply).
o Violation of law, rule or regulation
o Gross Mismanagement
o Gross Waste of Funds
o Abuse of Authority
o Substantial and Specific Danger to Public Health and or Safety
o Censorship related to scientific research
2. How did an OSC staff member first contact you in order to substantively discuss your claims?
o In writing (i.e., e-mail, mailed letter)
o Telephone call
3. If you contacted OSC during the pendency of your disclosure, approximately how many

days passed before an OSC staff member responded?
o Same day
o Next day
o 1-3 days
o Over 3 days
o I did not receive a response

4. When speaking with OSC staff member(s) about your disclosure, did you understand the

information provided to you?
o Yes
o No
o I understood some, but not all, of the information
 Please explain

5. During the pendency of your matter could you (or can you) reach the OSC staff member

assigned to your disclosure by email or telephone?
o Yes
o No
o I do not recall

6. Did you understand the written communications (i.e., e-mail, letter) you received from OSC?
o Yes
o No
o Indifferent
7. When you received a letter regarding the determination on your disclosure, did you take the

opportunity to ask OSC staff member(s) questions about it?
o Yes
o No
o Why or why not

8. Approximately how many days passed before the OSC staff member responded to your inquiry

about the determination in your disclosure?
o Same day
o Next day
o 1-3 days
o Over 3 days
o I did not receive a response

9. Please rate your overall experience with OSC? On a five-point scale:
o Extremely positive-1
o Positive-2
o Neutral-3
o Negative-4
o Extremely negative-5
o Not applicable
10. Please let us know how well we did or how we can improve. [FILL-IN BOX]