Complaints

Any person may file a tip or complaint with the inspector general through the Whistle hotline, if the complainant, believes there has been a violation of this chapter. Person’s subject to the Code of Ethics are required to report known violations of the Code to the inspector general.

Every tip and complaint are important, and we review each one as quickly as possible. However, not every complaint will result in an investigation. Please note that the OIG generally cannot provide information about or comment on any action undertaken regarding a complaint.

To the greatest extent possible, the complaint should contain the following information and items:

• (1) The name, address, email address, and telephone number of the complainant.
• (2) The name, address (if known), email address (if known), and telephone number (if known) of each person who allegedly committed the violation (the respondent(s)).
• (3) A statement of the facts on which the complaint is based, including the exact date or dates of the alleged violation.
• (4) Identification of the ethics laws, ordinances, and rules allegedly violated, using either a citation to the applicable section or a description containing substantially the same language as the ethics laws, ordinances, and rules (if known).
• (5) Copies of the documents or other evidence, if any, referenced in the complaint or in the complainant’s possession that support the complaint attached to the complaint.
• (6) The names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers (if known) of witnesses, if any, that can offer testimony in support of the complaint.
• (7) Other sources of evidence, if any, that the complainant recommends should be considered by the inspector general.
• (8) An affidavit in which the complainant swears or affirms, under the penalty of perjury, that:
  • (A) the complaint states a violation of this chapter:
  • (B) the complaint is not being presented for any improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delays, or needlessly increase the cost of defense to the person charged in the complaint; and,
  • (C) either:
    • (i) all information submitted in and with the complaint is true and correct; or
    • (ii) to the best of the complainant’s knowledge, the factual contentions in the complaint are supported by credible evidence submitted in and with the complaint.