Inquiry into methodologies and outcomes from Victorian Ombudsman reports tabled in Parliament

Self referenced by the Committee on 7 February 2018.

That the Accountability and Oversight Committee inquire into, consider and report, no later than 20 September 2018, on the methodologies and outcomes from Victorian Ombudsman reports tabled in the Parliament, with particular regard to -

1. Assessing the methodologies used by the Victorian Ombudsman in identifying issues for investigation leading to own motion inquiries.

2. Examining the decision making process used by the Victorian Ombudsman in identifying any systemic issues with government departments, agencies and local councils, including determining what is in the public interest when investigating an authority's function.

3. Investigating progress of government agencies in implementing recommendations contained in the Ombudsman's reports to Parliament.