Investigation reports
Read about issues we've investigated, and our recommendations. These reports can help other public organisations improve their performance.
Investigation report Councils and complaints - A report on current practices and issues
Date posted:This report sets out what Victorians should expect if they make a complaint to their council. The Ombudsman said all too often, complaints were seen as a nuisance or provoked a defensive or unhelpful response. She recommended all councils have an internal review function to deal with complaints.
Tags:Investigation report Investigation into an incident of alleged excessive force used by authorised officers
Date posted:An arrest at Flinders Street Station in 2013 involved authorised officers using excessive force on a teenage girl, the Ombudsman found. She said authorised officers need to ensure people pay their fares but that does not excuse the disproportionate use of force.
Tags:Investigation report Investigation following concerns raised by Community Visitors about a mental health facility
Date posted:This investigation looked into allegations that excessive force was being used on patients at an adult acute psychiatric facility. The Ombudsman could not reach a firm conclusion, largely due to the agency's poor record keeping. She said Community Visitors should get access to incident reports.
Tags:Investigation report Investigation into allegations of improper conduct in the Office of Living Victoria
Date posted:This investigation found the Office of Living Victoria was failing to comply with Victorian Government procurement policies. It also handled conflicts of interest poorly. The office has been abolished.
Tags:Investigation report Investigation reports before 2014
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