FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form OSC Form-14 FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES	Form and Instruction	Modified	Available
Justification for Non-Substantive Change Request.pdf	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2026-08-17	Available
USOSC Form 14 Full Form.pdf	Supporting Statement B	Uploaded 2019-07-31	Available
OSC Emergency Justification Letter and Attachments.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2019-07-29	Available
Form 14 Supporting Statement A 2026 8.6.26.pdf	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-08-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
237192	FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES	Form and Instruction	Modified	FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 3255-0005	ICR Reference No: 202608-3255-006
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202604-3255-001
Agency/Subagency: OSC	Agency Tracking No: OSC FORM-14
Title: FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES
Type of Information Collection: No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 08/17/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 08/17/2026
Terms of Clearance: In accordance with 5 CFR 1320, this information collection change request is approved. Any previous terms of clearance remain in effect, if applicable.

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	08/31/2029	08/31/2029	08/31/2029
Responses	6,000	0	6,000
Time Burden (Hours)	6,918	0	6,918
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: OSC Form 14 is used by current and former federal employees and applicants for federal employment, and other covered filers, to submit allegations of possible prohibited personnel practices or other prohibited activities for investigation and possible prosecution by OSC, or review and possible referral to relevant inspector general offices.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 5 USC 1212 Name of Law: Powers and Functions of the Office of Special Counsel
   US Code: 5 USC CFR 1800 Name of Law: Filing of Complaints and Allegations
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	90 FR 44253	09/12/2025
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 2804	01/22/2026
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

table that charts list of burden

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES	OSC Form-14	FORM 14: ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF ALLEGATIONS AND DISCLOSURES

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ICR Summary of Burden

table that charts list of burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	6,000	6,000	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	6,918	6,918	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $0

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).

The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(i) Why the information is being collected;

(ii) Use of information;

(iii) Burden estimate;

(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);

(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and

(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.

Certification Date: 08/17/2026

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