ombudsman

Examples

• All

• Leading commercial companies have created ombudsman programs in which one person receives, investigates, and responds to employee complaints.

  Academic text (1997)

• The result was a compromise, with the ombudsman's activities confined primarily to groups not covered by collective agreements.

  Academic text (1991)

• And the Financial Ombudsman is funded by the banks, so they listen to the bank.

• I want to take this up with the Banking Ombudsman.

  80 Minutes (2008)

• The problem is that the ombudsman may lack the authority to solve problems in line departments.

  Academic text (1997)

• Poland has created an ombudsman who has been very effective in prison matters and other affairs.

  Academic text (1991)

• The findings of the ombudsman often become a guide for good administrative procedures and an inspiration for new legislation.

  Academic text (2001)

• In recent years, there has been increased linkage between the ombudsman and the Legal Services community around advocacy for older persons.

  Academic text (1991)

• If you have a complaint about a public service, you can approach the ombudsman for assistance.

• The ombudsman investigated the allegations of misconduct against the local council.

Synonyms

O

ombudsperson

vsombudsman

• Formal

1 7.8

An independent person who looks into complaints about unfair treatment and helps solve problems in government or organizations

focuses mainly on investigating public maladministration rather than resolving disputes

O

ombudswoman

vsombudsman

• Formal

7.9

A woman official who investigates complaints about government or public services

is the same role but refers to the position in gender-neutral form

How Independent

ombudsman

• Formal

10 7.9

inspector general

• Formal

97 6.0

internal auditor

• Specialized

1 3.8

advocate

282 4.1

Surface Forms

Etymology