Are there any other incentives available to whistleblowers?

Yes, there are incentives available to whistleblowers in Washington. Under the state’s whistleblower law, which is enforced by the Washington State Auditor’s Office, whistleblowers are eligible to receive a monetary reward if they report cases of fraud or misconduct. The reward is calculated based on the amount of money the government recovers from the person or organization that perpetrated the fraud and/or misconduct. In addition to the money, a whistleblower can get protection from retaliatory action. The Washington State Auditor’s Office is prohibited from disclosing the identity of the whistleblower to anyone outside the office, and any action taken against the whistleblower in retaliation for their report is illegal. Furthermore, Washington State provides a hot-line number and an online form so that whistleblowers can report suspicious activity anonymously. This ensures that whistleblowers can report instances of fraud or misconduct without putting themselves at risk of retaliation. Finally, under the state’s whistleblower law, lawyers representing whistleblowers may be eligible for legal fees, if their lawsuit results in the recovery of public funds.

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