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DVA apologises after failing to explain appeals process

Case Summary

Investigation of a complaint about the Northern Ireland Audit Office

We welcomed the Audit Office's positive approach to record keeping after we upheld a complaint about the way it dealt with a complainant's concerns.

Investigation Report

Complaint against the Driver and Vehicle Agency

The Driver & Vehicle Agency failed to manage a complainant's medical assessment in a timely manner, thereby increasing the risk that his licence would expire while his renewal was being processed. The Ombudsman also found that the DVA failed to communicate with the Occupational Health Service to ensure the application was treated as a priority.

Investigation Report

Complainant experienced injustice as a result of Council's actions

A local Council has been asked by the Ombudsman to apologise to a complainant after an investigation found they failed to follow their own Financial Regulations during a process to appoint a company for a public event.

Investigation Report