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Announcements and Bulletins
Summer Newsletter 2016
The summer 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.
2015 Annual Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers January 2015 to December 2015.
Department of Child Safety Report #1404174
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens’ Aide Office’s report to the Arizona Legislature regarding Department of Child Safety Report #1404174 is now available.
Department of Child Safety Report #1404174 (large file)
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2015 Fiscal Year Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers July 2014 to June 2015.
2015 Fiscal Year Report ( July 2014 to June 2015)
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New Public Access Staff Attorneys
New Staff Attorney Danee Garone will now be fielding Open Meeting and Public Records Law complaints, concerns, and questions addressed to the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide Office. Additionally, he will lead Open Meeting and Public Record Law training conducted by the Arizona Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide Office.
2014 Annual Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers January 2014 to December 2014.
2014 Annual Report (July 2014 to December 2014)
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2014 Semi-Annual Report
The Arizona Ombudsman Citizens' Aide Office's Semi-Annual Report to the Arizona Legislature is now available. This report covers January 2014 to June 2014. Read More...
2014 Semi-Annual Report (January 2014 to June 2014)
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