103Consideration of Ombudsman's report

103 Consideration of Ombudsman's report (1) The Commissioner must: (a) consider the Ombudsman's assessment and recommendations in the report; and (b) give written notice to the Ombudsman of: (i) if the Commissioner agrees with the assessment and recommendations – the agreement; or

Subdivision 5 Other provisions relating to reports, assessments and recommendations Ombudsman Act 2009 45 (ii) if the Commissioner does not agree with the assessment or a recommendation – the disagreement and the reasons for it. (2) On receipt of a notice under subsection (1)(b)(ii), the Ombudsman must, after considering the Commissioner's reasons, by written notice given to the Commissioner: (a) confirm or vary the assessment or recommendation; or (b) substitute a new assessment or recommendation.