22Opportunity to respond must be given before including certain information in draft review report

22 Opportunity to respond must be given before including certain information in draft review report

(1) Before including in a draft review report a preliminary finding or proposed recommendation that is critical (either expressly or impliedly) of a government entity, a government official or any other person, the Inspector‑General must give the head (however described) of the entity, the official or the other person concerned: (a) a statement setting out the finding or recommendation; and (b) a reasonable opportunity to respond to the finding or recommendation. (2) The response must be given in the manner and form specified by the Inspector‑General.