Investigation Into the Timeliness of the Death Notification to the Surviving Spouse of a Motor Vehicle Accident Victim, 2005

Report: #05-02 Kirke C. Quinn, Attorney for Jo Anne Holland, first contacted the Ombudsman by letter dated January 2, 2004. Quinn also addressed his letter to the Governor’s Office, Iowa State Patrol (ISP), and Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). Quinn characterized his letter as a complaint against ISP regarding “the method and manner of reporting the death of Ross Holland to his surviving spouse.” According to Quinn, Mrs. Holland “went through hours of misery as a result of the patrol’s inattention to a tragic situation.” On January 7, 2004, the Ombudsman asked ISP Major Gary Hoskins, Supervisor of Field Operations, how ISP and DPS intended to respond to Mr. Quinn’s letter. Major Hoskins stated he would refer Quinn’s letter of complaint to DPS’ Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) for investigation and response. After speaking with Major Hoskins, the Ombudsman told Mr. Quinn that DPS would do an internal investigation and if he were not satisfied with the results he could contact the Ombudsman again. On March 29, 2004, Mr. Quinn contacted the Ombudsman and stated he was not satisfied with DPS’ response. Quinn stated he would send a copy of the response to the Ombudsman, along with a letter stating his outstanding issues and concerns. In his letter to the Ombudsman, dated May 5, Quinn simply stated: “Please find enclosed [a] copy of the letter received from the Department of Public Safety. We think this is an absolute outrage. We welcome your input.”

Walking a Fine Line: An Investigation of the Monticello Mayor and City Council, July 5, 2011

Iowa Citizen Aide - Ombudsman Office received a complaint on February 22, 2010, concerning the manner in which the mayor and several city council members for the City of Monticello (City) attempted to remove the city administrator from his position. It was alleged that the mayor and at least one council member went to the homes of other council members and sought their signatures on a letter of offer requesting the city administrator to resign or face a vote to terminate his employment. We were asked to investigate whether this action complied with Iowa’s Open Meetings Law.

Office of Governor Notification Letter, July 1, 2005

State Audit Reports - Notification Letter

Department of Management Notification Letter, July 1, 2005

State Audit Reports - Notification Letters

Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy, Notification Letter, July 25, 2005

State Audit Reports - Notification Letter

Board of Regents Notification Letter, July 28, 2005

State Audit Reports

Iowa Department of Education, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Notification Letter, April 14th, 2005

State Audit Reports

Academic Building Revenue Bond Funds - Parity Bond Letter, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, November 8, 2005

State University Audit Report

Iowa Department of Commerce Notification Letter, June 26, 2006

State Audit Reports- Notification Letters

Treasurer of State Notification Letter, July 7, 2006

State Audit Reports - Notification Letter

Department of Management Notification Letter, July 7, 2006

State Audit Reports - Notification Letter

Report Letter for Iowa State University of Science and Technologies various bond and note agreements, September 29, 2006

State University Audit Report - Report Letter

Reaudit letter to the City of Ottumwa for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, as well as certain issues applicable to the year ended June 30, 2005 and subsequent periods

Reaudit letter to the City of Ottumwa for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, as well as certain issues applicable to the year ended June 30, 2005 and subsequent periods

Letter to the Colo-Nesco Community School District as a result of reaudit procedures performed at the request of the Superintendent pursuant to Chapter 11.6(4)(a)(2) of the Code of Iowa for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008

Letter to the Colo-Nesco Community School District as a result of reaudit procedures performed at the request of the Superintendent pursuant to Chapter 11.6(4)(a)(2) of the Code of Iowa for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008

The Office of Auditor of State's letter reporting the results of its evaluation of whether the Office of Secretary of State may appropriately use funds received under the Help America Vote Act

The Office of Auditor of State's letter reporting the results of its evaluation of whether the Office of Secretary of State may appropriately use funds received under the Help America Vote Act