Complaint Investigation offered at King County Office of the Ombuds
Complaint Investigation offered at King County Office of the Ombuds
Investigates and evaluates complaints against King County government executive branch agencies, makes recommendations and informs citizen and agency involved of the investigation results. Reports to the County Council. Operates independently of county government's executive branch.
Physical Address
810 3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Voice
Application process
Call, email or visit in person.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Anyone with a complaint about King County government agencies. Does NOT investigate complaints about King County Prosecutor or court actions or decisions, elected officials, or issues with governmental entities other than King County government executive branch agencies
Languages
Interpreter services
Agency info
King County Office of the Ombuds
Receives and investigates complaints about actions of most King County government departments and their employees. Also investigates allegations of violations of the King County Ethics code and Whistleblower Code, including retaliation allegations, filed against county employees and elected officials, except the judiciary (courts).