Videos tagged with Office of Special Counsel

This video discusses a five-year investigation by the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC) revealing that 108 ATF employees illegally collected approximately $20 million in Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) and other benefits. The investigation found these employees, many in administrative roles, were misclassified to receive pay typically reserved for criminal investigators on call. Despite the findings, the OSC notes that the ATF has been slow to rectify the issues, and many employees have not been required to repay the funds.

This video discusses allegations of corruption within the ATF, specifically concerning the intentional overpayment of employees by misclassifying their positions as law enforcement. The U.S. Office of Special Counsel found that over a five-year period, at least $20 million was paid to over a hundred employees under these false pretenses, with the actual amount likely being higher due to the practice extending beyond the investigation period. The ATF's response has been largely dismissive, deflecting to an ongoing audit and disputing the findings.

This video discusses a whistleblower investigation revealing the ATF systematically misclassified non-law enforcement positions as law enforcement roles. This practice allegedly resulted in at least $20 million in wrongful pay and benefits over five years, including enhanced retirement eligibility and Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). The Office of Special Counsel referred the matter to the DOJ, and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has suspended the ATF's authority to classify its own employees.

This video discusses allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse within the ATF, stemming from a whistleblower's claims of improper LEAP (Law Enforcement Availability Pay) distribution. The whistleblower, Joe, alleges that administrative staff received bonuses intended for criminal investigators, leading to potentially millions in misused taxpayer funds. His subsequent termination and demotion are presented as retaliation for reporting these issues, supported by an OPM audit indicating a likelihood of wrongdoing.

This video features Ginny Simone interviewing ATF whistleblower Vince Cefalu about his job reinstatement. Cefalu was allegedly fired and the Office of Special Counsel issued a stay for his removal. The description includes a link to a Townhall.com article providing further details on the situation, dated October 24, 2012. NRA News is credited as the source.