Is Office of the Special Counsel independent Federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices other than those enforced by the EEOC under the Civil Service Reform Act o?

Yes, the Office of the Special Counsel (OSC) is an independent federal agency that investigates complaints of prohibited personnel practices, including issues related to whistleblower retaliation and other violations of federal employment law. It operates independently from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which focuses on discrimination cases. The OSC's primary mission is to protect federal employees and applicants from unfair treatment in the workplace.