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On May 29, 2019, the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) was officially closed. Established in 1999 to investigate allegations of prohibited personnel practices, employee misconduct, and whistleblower retaliation within the federal government, the OSC played a crucial role in upholding ethical standards and protecting federal employees. Its closure marked a significant shift in the federal accountability landscape, transferring its functions to other agencies within the government.