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Announcements and Bulletins
2018 Edition of the Ombudsman – Citizens’ Aide Open Meeting Law Booklet
The office of the Ombudsman - Citizens' Aide has updated its Open Meeting Law booklet. It incorporates the 2018 changes to the open meeting law statutes, the 2018 update of the Attorney General’s agency handbook chapter on the open meeting
The Public Record – Spring 2018 Public Access Newsletter
In our spring newsletter, we discuss our most recent public report regarding the Department of Child Safety, HOAs and the open meeting law, and recent public access legislation.
OCA Report of Investigation (Case #1701644) and Cover Letter — Department of Child Safety
OCA report of investigation (Case #1701644) concerning the Department of Child Safety is now available.
2017 Ombudsman Fiscal Year Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide Office’s Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers July 2016 through July 2017.
The Public Record, Summer 2017 — Public Access Newsletter
The summer 2017 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.
2016 Ombudsman Calendar Year Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers January 2016 through December 2016. 2016 Annual Report (January 2016 to December 2016) Find Past Reports The report includes information about our
Ombudsman 2016 Fiscal Year Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers July 2015 to June 2016.
The Public Record, Fall 2016 — Public Access Newsletter
The fall 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.