Report on a special investigation of the City of Durant for the period July 1, 2000 through May 6, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Durant for the period July 1, 2000 through May 6, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Macedonia for the period June 26, 2006 through September 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Macedonia for the period June 26, 2006 through September 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Halbur for the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Halbur for the period July 1, 1995 through June 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department (Parks and Recreation) for the period January 1, 2007 through April 8, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the Fairfield Parks and Recreation Department (Parks and Recreation) for the period January 1, 2007 through April 8, 2008

Special investigation of the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Commission and Valor, Inc. (Valor) for the period January 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Special investigation of the Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Commission and Valor, Inc. (Valor) for the period January 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007

Report on a special investigation of the Assistant Director of the Camp Adventure program at the University of Northern Iowa for the period January 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the Assistant Director of the Camp Adventure program at the University of Northern Iowa for the period January 1, 2006 through March 31, 2008

Special investigation of the Monticello Ambulance Service for the period July 1, 2005 through November 9, 2007

Special investigation of the Monticello Ambulance Service for the period July 1, 2005 through November 9, 2007

Report on a special investigation of the Engineering Communications and Marketing Department (ECM) of Iowa State University of Science and Technology for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2007

Report on a special investigation of the Engineering Communications and Marketing Department (ECM) of Iowa State University of Science and Technology for the period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2007

Report on a special investigation of the City of Ames Electric Department for the period July 1, 2003 through January 7, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Ames Electric Department for the period July 1, 2003 through January 7, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the Wayne County Conservation Department for the period July 1, 2005 through July 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the Wayne County Conservation Department for the period July 1, 2005 through July 30, 2008

Special investigation of Jasper County Transit for the period April 1, 2004 through April 1, 2006

Special investigation of Jasper County Transit for the period April 1, 2004 through April 1, 2006

Special investigation of the Searsboro Volunteer Fire/EMS Department for the period February 8, 2005 through September 21, 2008

Special investigation of the Searsboro Volunteer Fire/EMS Department for the period February 8, 2005 through September 21, 2008

Investigation of Restraint Device use in Iowa's County Jail

Executive Summary The use of full-body restraint devices is a widespread practice in Iowa’s county jails. Full-body restraints come in the form of restraint chairs, boards, and beds, including two such devices manufactured in Iowa. Iowa law, which refers to these as four- and fivepoint restraints, states they are only to be used when an inmate is a threat to self, others, or jail security. However, the Ombudsman found they were also used on inmates who caused minor disruptions or in response to an inmate’s verbal abuse. In some cases, the restraints were used on inmates with known mental illness who were acting out, though no attempts were made to seek medical or mental health reviews for those inmates while restrained, leading to extended use of the restraint device.

Taking Chances on Integrity: An Investigation of the Iowa Lottery

The Iowa Lottery has failed to adequately protect its customers from fraud and theft by retailers. That is the key conclusion of the Iowa Citizens’ Aide/Ombudsman in a critical report released today. The 210-page report, which makes 60 recommendations to the Lottery, is the culmination of a year-and-a-half-long investigation into how the Lottery polices and prevents retailer fraud and theft. In general, the Ombudsman found that the Lottery has maintained a weak, reactive enforcement system that fails to detect retailer dishonesty independently of customer complaints. This means that there likely have been instances of fraud – possibly largescale fraud – that have gone undetected. The Ombudsman’s examination marks the first time the Iowa Lottery’s investigative files have been audited by an outside authority. It also appears to be the first full-scale investigation of its kind in the United States.

Report on a special investigation of the City of Russell for the period February 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008

Report on a special investigation of the City of Russell for the period February 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008