21 AAC 20.220. Modification of finding or opinion

(a) If, in the preliminary report transmitted to the agency under 21 AAC 20.210, the ombudsman proposes a finding that is critical of the agency, the agency may seek modification of the finding or opinion presented to it within 15 days after the date the preliminary report is presented. The ombudsman will, in his or her discretion, extend the period in which modification of the finding or opinion may be requested by the agency, but each extension will not exceed 30 days.

(b) The ombudsman will notify an agency of the acceptance or rejection of a request for modification proposal directed to his attention under (a) of this section within 15 days after receipt of the agency's proposal. If the ombudsman accepts a request for modification under this subsection, the ombudsman may present a modified recommendation to the agency.

(c) In AS 24.55.180 and this section, a finding or opinion that is critical of an agency includes a finding or opinion that a complaint or allegation is "justified" or "partially justified."

History: Eff. 9/16/84, Register 91; am 3/28/86, Register 97

Authority: AS 24.55.090

AS 24.55.180

AS 24.55.190

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