We make government more responsive to the people of Arizona.
The role of the Ombudsman Office is to help people who are having a problem with an Arizona state agency, or who have a public records or open meeting law dispute with a state or local agency. We are an independent, apolitical agency that works directly for the State Legislature.
News and Announcements
The Public Record, Summer 2021 — Public Access Newsletter
The summer 2021 edition of the Ombudsman -- Citizens' Aide's newsletter The Public Record is now available. The Public Record focuses on public records and open meeting law issues.
The Public Record, Winter/Spring 2020/2021 — Public Access Newsletter
The winter/spring 2020/2021 edition of the Ombudsman -- Citizens' Aide's newsletter The Public Record is now available. The Public Record focuses on public records and open meeting law issues.
2020 Ombudsman Fiscal Year Report
The Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide Office’s Fiscal Year Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. The report includes information about our office, anonymous survey results, [...]