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Investigations

Information about how we investigate allegations against councillors, and about those involved in the investigation process

Adjudications

Information about what happens at the Adjudication stage and about those involved in the process

How we deal with your complaint

Information about how we assess and investigate complaints

Investigations

If we decide to investigate your complaint, the investigation will be conducted by a Senior Investigating Officer. 

Adjudications

The adjudication decision will usually be taken by the Commissioner following a public hearing.

How to complain

What to do if you want to complain, including advice on how to fill out our complaints form

Quarterly Bulletin – December 2022

This Bulletin highlights some of our most recent investigation reports, including those which found serious failings in two care homes, and into complaints about the Department for the Economy and the Department for Communities.  It also provides other updates on our work.

New standards for dealing with complaints in local government

Our Complaints Standards team are continuing to work with the local government sector in Northern Ireland to change the way they deal with complaints.

Own Initiative Investigations

Our ‘Own Initiative’ function allows us to investigate even if we haven't received a complaint.