Extends whistleblower protections to individuals who report misuse of federal funds by state and local officials.
The Federal Funds Whistleblower Protection Extension Act aims to safeguard individuals who disclose misuse of federal funds administered by state and local officials. It prohibits covered officials from retaliating against covered individuals for making protected disclosures. Protected disclosures include reporting misuse, waste, fraud, or abuse of federal funds, violations of federal law, or gross mismanagement. Retaliation includes termination, suspension, demotion, or other materially adverse actions.
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