OSHA's top officials have yet to outline specific administrative changes that could be under way as a result of a broad internal review of the whistleblower protection program (WPP), even as the agency reveals plans to revamp the beleaguered effort through a dedicated line item within its budget in the next fiscal year and to direct millions of dollars more to WPP enforcement. The proposed budget changes come as a “top-to-bottom” agency review undertaken in the past year offers numerous recommendations to improve the WPP, but is vague on promised administrative changes. Many of the proposals,
December 30, 2025