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2024-07-05NSW Ombudsman releases special report on protecting children at risk
The NSW Ombudsman has released the special report Protecting children at risk: an assessment of whether the Department of Communities and Justice is meeting its core responsibilities. On 5 July 2024, it was tabled in Parliament.
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2024-07-04
Whistleblowing on the rise, growing number of complaints
The last week of June marks World Whistleblower Day and Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier says he is very heartened to know that people seem to feel more comfortable about reporting issues. In 2022/2023 the Chief Ombudsman received 128 protected disclosures and enquiries, which was an 80% increase from the previous year (with 71 received in 2021/22).
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2022-07-22Ombudsman Kenya - Newsletter Issue 5 (April - June 2022)
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2024-06-28
Ombudsperson report calls on BC government to address systemic mismanagement in temporary assignment hirings
Awarding temporary public service jobs to 64 ineligible people over a 10-year period represents systemic mismanagement and wrongdoing by BC’s Public Service Agency, Ombudsperson Jay Chalke said on 24 June 2024. In a public report delivered under the Public Interest Disclosure Act, BC’s whistleblowing legislation, Chalke said his office’s investigation showed this practice had a variety of negative effects.
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2024-06-28
Ontario Ombudsman handles near-record number of cases, focuses on rights
Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé’s ninth Annual Report, released on 26 June 2024, reflects record and near-record complaints in several areas of his jurisdiction, including those focused on the rights of vulnerable children, people with disabilities, inmates and Ontarians seeking services in French.
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2024-06-28
Celebrating 15 Years of Fairness, Looking Forward
Toronto’s Ombudsman says 2024 marks 15 years of success for his office in solving problems with City services for the people of Toronto. In his annual report released on 21 June 2024, Ombudsman Kwame Addo notes that to date, the office has handled more than 31,000 individual complaints from members of the public.
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2023-11-15
State of Hawaii Ombudsman - Report Fiscal Year 2017-2018 (EN)
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2024-06-20
June 2024 Issue of the Waka Tangata APOR E-News now available
The Waka Tangata APOR E-News includes news and views from integrity organisations in the Pacific and Australasian Region. The June 2024 Issue number 13 of the Waka Tangata APOR E-News is available now.
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2024-06-20
2023 Annual Report of the CCAC of Macao published in Official Gazette
The 2023 Annual Report of the Commission Against Corruption of Macao was published in the Official Gazette of the Macao Special Administrative Region on 12 June 2024. According to the report, the CCAC proactively seized the opportunities in the wake of the revival after the epidemic and sought improvement in corruption fighting, ombudsman actions and promotion and education.
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2024-04-08
Re-watch the webinar on “Promoting Human Rights: The Role of Ombudsman Institutions”
On 26 March 2024, the African Ombudsman Research Centre (AORC), in collaboration with the IOI, held a webinar to discuss and understand the crucial role Ombudsman institutions play in safeguarding human rights. In case you missed the live session, or wish to revisit its insights, you can access the recording of this webinar on YouTube.
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2024-06-13
The Commonwealth Ombudsman's report about agencies' use of surveillance devices was tabled in Parliament
On 6 June 2024, the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Report about agencies’ use of surveillance devices was tabled in Parliament. The Report identified several areas where agencies need to improve. Kindly click here for more information.
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2024-06-13
Ombudsman hands over the Annual reports of the Ombudsman and NPM to the Speaker of the National Assembly
On 6 June 2024, Human Rights Ombudsman Peter Svetina handed over the 29th regular Annual Report of the Human Rights Ombudsman and the 16th report of the National Preventive Mechanism for 2023 to the Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia, Urška Klakočar Zupančič, MA, after he had forwarded it to the National Assembly one day prior in accordance with Article 5 of the Human Rights Ombudsman Act. After the meeting, the Ombudsman and the Speaker of the DZ made a public statement.
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2024-06-13
Turks and Caicos Office of the Complaints Commissioner set to launch newly enhanced website
The Turks and Caicos Office of the Complaints Commissioner is excited to unveil its newly revamped website, set to go live on Tuesday, 11 June 2024, at 12:00 pm. Under the leadership of the esteemed Honorable Rita Gardiner, OBE, the Ombudsman serves as a government body that investigates complaints of maladministration against public authorities and institutions. It strives to improve the efficiency of public services while also educating individuals about their rights.
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2024-06-13
Awareness campaign carried out in Southern Region i.e. Karak, Bannu and Miranshah (Nearly Merged District)
The Provincial Ombudsman Khyber Pakhtunkhwa carried out an awareness raising campaign in the Southern Region of the Province in May 2024. This project was supported by the IOI's Regional Subsidy Programme.
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2024-06-05
Chief Ombudsman releases guidance on where whistleblowers can report their concerns
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier has released a new guide to help anyone looking to disclose serious wrongdoing happening in their workplace. The Protected Disclosures Act 2022 is about disclosing serious wrongdoing – sometimes called ‘whistle-blowing’ – and explains the procedures to be followed when making a disclosure, as well as the protections available to those who do make a disclosure.
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2024-03-27
How to tell people they owe the government money – Best practice principles for notifying people about debts
Prompted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) re-activating or off-setting very old debts, on 26 March 2024, the Commonwealth Ombudsman, ACT Ombudsman and Inspector-General of Taxation and Taxation Ombudsman published: How to tell people they owe the government money – Best practice principles for notifying people about debts.
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2024-06-06
Ombudsinstitutions from the Benelux meet in Luxembourg
On 29 and 30 May 2024, the national and regional ombudsinstitutions of Benelux had their annual meeting in Luxembourg. The latest developments in the Benelux were discussed but the main topic that they focused on was the right to err.
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2024-06-06
Access to justice for asylum seekers and refugees: a call for help from IOI members
The Northern Ireland Public Services Ombudsman (NIPSO) is delighted to announce the launch of a collaborative research project examining the role of ombudspersons in the protection of refugees and asylum seekers (the OPRAS project). In order to carry out the OPRAS project the University of Glasgow has received funding from the British Academy and is being carried out in collaboration with Professor Chris Gill.
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2024-06-05
Extension of deadline: Tender for IOI regional subsidies 2024/2025
The IOI Board of Directors decided at their Board meeting held in The Hague in May 2024 to continue the regional subsidy programme for the membership year 2024/2025. Members wishing to apply for regional subsidies can submit project proposals until 19 August 2024.
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2024-05-22
The Commission Commends Nuclear Power and Energy Agency for Information Disclosures, Public Engagement on Nuclear Power Plant in Uyombo
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) on its own motion requested information from the agency following media reports on concerns raised by some residents of the Uyombo Community regarding the ecological, safety, and security impact of the proposed nuclear plant to the community.