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Arizona ombudsman<\/h1><\/div>

We make government more responsive to the people of Arizona<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

We help ensure that state agencies’ administrative actions are according to the law and are as reasonable, timely, and accurate as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Information Resources<\/span><\/a><\/div>
Make a Complaint<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Arizona ombudsman office serves as an independent and impartial intermediary to\u00a0investigate and address complaints or concerns raised by individuals regarding a state\u00a0government organization or institution.<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Services of the Arizona Ombudsman Office<\/h2><\/div>
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Acts of State Agencies<\/h2>We examine the administrative acts of most state agencies to assess fair and lawful compliance.<\/div><\/div>

Administrative Acts of Most State Agencies<\/h3>\n

We work with impacted individuals to ensure that the agency is fairly complying with the law.<\/p>\n

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Public Access<\/h2>Arizona law ensures public access to government information through public records and open meeting laws<\/div><\/div>

Public Records and Open Meetings<\/h3>\n

The Ombudsman office provides scheduled training courses on Open Meeting Law and Public Records Law.<\/p>\n

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Child Safety (DCS)<\/h2>The State of Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens\u2019 Aide Office has access to all DCS records, with few exceptions.<\/div><\/div>

Do you have a dispute with DCS?<\/h3>After trying to resolve your dispute with DCS, you are unsuccessful, contact the State of Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens\u2019 Aide.<\/p>\n
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Education ESAs<\/h2>Arizona\u2019s Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA) offer families flexible education funds.<\/div><\/div>

Empowerment Scholarship Accounts (ESA)<\/h3>\n

Students may use their ESA funds for expenses such as educational services, providers, curriculum, and expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n

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