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Who May File
A GAO employee, applicant
for employment, former employee, or labor organization of the GAO may file
a charge if they believe a prohibited personnel practice has occurred or is
about to occur.
When to File
A person must file a charge relating to an adverse or performance-based
action within 30 days after the effective date of the action or, if the charge relates to
other personnel actions, within 30 days after the effective date of the action or 30 days
after the charging party knew or should have known of the action.
An employee may file a charge relating to a continuing violation at any time.
How to File
A charge may be filed in person at:
PAB Office of General Counsel
Suite 580, Union Center Plaza II
820 First Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002
A charge may be filed by mail addressed to:
PAB Office of General Counsel
Suite 580, Union Center Plaza II
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20548
What to File
A written charge must be filed with PAB/OGC.
A charge may be submitted in any written form (letter, memorandum, etc.).
However, to ensure that the charge contains sufficient information, we strongly
suggest that charges be filed using the PAB Office of General Counsel Charge
Form. You may obtain this form by clicking on the link or by calling (202)
512-7507.
For further information on
procedures after a charge is filed with the PAB/OGC, see What Happens After
a Charge is Filed?
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