Complaint Investigation offered at King County Office of the Ombuds
810 3rd Avenue, Suite 705, Seattle, WA 98104
Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Anyone with a complaint about King County executive branch agencies.
Does NOT investigate complaints about King County Prosecutor or court actions or decisions, elected officials, private businesses, non-profit agencies, or any city, state or federal agencies.
Hours
M-F, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Languages
Interpreter services
Application process
Call or email. Scheduled in-person office visits available, but not required.
Fees
None.
Service area
King, WA
Description
Investigates complaints against King County executive branch departments. Common complaints include allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and ethics violations. Reports to the County Council. Operates independently of county government's executive branch.
Providing organization
King County Office of the Ombuds
Receives and investigates complaints about actions of King County government departments and their employees.