38IReports by Ombudsman

### 38I Reports by Ombudsman > [*\[Section 38I of Part 4 Inserted by No. 7 of 2016, s. 4, Applied:20 May 2016\]*](/view/html/inforce/2016-05-20/act-2016-007#GS4@EN) > > > (1)  The Ombudsman must, as soon as practicable after receiving an operational report under [section 38H(1)](#GS38H@Gs1@EN) , prepare a report setting out – > > > > > > (a) a summary of the matters provided in the operational report; and > > > > > > > (b) the Ombudsman's opinion as to the comprehensiveness and adequacy of the records of the Commissioner of Police kept under [section 38G](#GS38G@EN) ; and > > > > > > > (c) the Ombudsman's opinion as to whether the authorisations to which the operational report relates have been effective and appropriate; and > > > > > > > (d) the Ombudsman's comments and suggestions as to how the issue, supervision and implementation of authorisations may be improved. > > > (2)  The Ombudsman must include his or her report under [subsection (1)](#GS38I@Gs1@EN) in the annual report prepared in accordance with [section 30 of the](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1978-082#GS30@EN) [Ombudsman Act 1978](/view/html/inforce/2026-04-12/act-1978-082) .