The Integrity Committee (IC) operates pursuant to its published policies and procedures. Upon receipt of a complaint against a Covered Person, the allegations are initially reviewed by a three-member panel representing the IC, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), and U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC). DOJ and/or OSC may elect to initiate a separate inquiry into the allegations. The complaint is then sent to the IC members for consideration of the allegations. The IC meets at least monthly as an independent deliberative body to review each allegation, using a threshold standard and the current policies and procedures to guide its actions (see Generic Process Flowchart).

• Integrity Committee Policies & Procedures; (January 2018)
  • ICP&P Access Addendum; (March 2021)
• Standards of Procedure for 5 USC § 1213 Referrals (October 2020)
• Generic Process Flowchart*: Allegation Intake, Review and Determination
• IC Presentation – Filer Focus; (September 13, 2023)

*Note: The actual process and timeframe may vary depending on the complexity and nature of the allegation(s).