Ombudsman
Iowa Office of Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman
OCA
65/100
Summary
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The Iowa Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman is appointed by the presiding officers and majority/minority leaders of both chambers of the General Assembly to a four-year term. The office investigates citizen complaints against state agencies and publishes annual reports.
Independence Scorecard
65/100
Limited
Methodology v0.1
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Iowa Code, Chapter 2C — Citizens' Aide/Ombudsman
- Citation
- Iowa Code §§ 2C.1-2C.18
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state agencies and programs