82Recommendation to the Ombudsman

82 Recommendation to the Ombudsman

S. 82(1) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125).

(1) Integrity Oversight Victoria may at any time make recommendations to the Ombudsman in relation to any action that Integrity Oversight Victoria considers should be taken.

S. 82(2) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125(b)).

(b) to remedy any harm or loss arising from the conduct of any Ombudsman officer.

(3) A recommendation to the Ombudsman which is not contained in a report must be made in private.

S. 82(4) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125(b)).

(4) Subsection (3) does not limit the power of Integrity Oversight Victoria to make a public recommendation if Integrity Oversight Victoria considers that the Ombudsman has failed to take appropriate action in relation to the recommendation.

S. 82(5) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125).

(5) Integrity Oversight Victoria may require the Ombudsman to give a report to Integrity Oversight Victoria, within a reasonable specified time, stating—

S. 82(5)(a) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125(b)).

(a) whether or not the Ombudsman has taken, or intends to take, action recommended by Integrity Oversight Victoria; and

(b) if the Ombudsman has not taken the recommended action, or does not intend to take the recommended action, the reason for not taking or intending to take the action.

S. 82(6) amended by No. 31/2024 s. 113(Sch. 1 item 1.125(b)).

(6) The Ombudsman must comply with a requirement of Integrity Oversight Victoria under subsection (5).

S. 83 inserted by No. 82/2012 s. 278.