Whistleblower Protection

The Whistleblower Protection Act requires the California State Auditor to protect your identity.

It also prohibits intimidation, threats, or corecion by state employees that could interfere with your right to disclose improper governmental activities.

If  you feel that you have been retaliated against for reporting an improper governmental activity, you should report this immediately.

How to Report

Phone
(800) 925-5665
Fax:     (916) 322-26-03

Mail
Investigations
California State Auditor
P.O. Box 1019
Sacramento, CA 95812

Online

• Whistleblower Online Complaint
  The California Whistleblower Protection Act authorizes the California State Auditor to receive complaints from state employees and members of the public who wish to report an improper governmental activity. Note: Complaints are not accepted via email.

Whistleblower Documents

• Whistleblower Complaint Form 
  This complaint form is to be used to file a Protected Disclosure of Improper Governmental Activities and/or Significant Threats to Health or Safety under Executive Order 929.
• Whistleblower Policy
  Reporting Procedures for Protected Disclosure of Improper Governmental Activities and/or Significant Threats to Health or Safety
• Whistleblower Brochure
• Whistleblower Poster