These decisions show the types of issues we deal with and what the Ombudsman expects of agencies, including recommendations for administrative improvement.
April
Kangaroo Island Council (2020/04017)
Investigation into a failure to declare and appropriately manage conflicts of interest by Cr Rosalie Chirgwin.
Kangaroo Island Council (2019/06227) (PDF, 501.9 KB)
Investigation of a complaint about the Kangaroo Island Council's handling of its response to the Environment Impact Statement concerning the development of a new deep-sea port, including the holding of an informal gathering, decision making at that gathering, and holding a Special Council Meeting in confidence.
District Council of Grant (2019/09540)(PDF, 326.0 KB)
Investigation of a report that Mayor Richard Sage had failed to declare and appropriately manage conflicts of interest, disclosed information about a recruitment process and refused to follow the council's Charter of Agreed Behaviours.
July
Department for Correctional Services (2019/09754) (PDF, 725.9 KB)
An own initiative investigation of the Department for Correctional Services, and its management of applications made by prisoners under the Freedom of Information Act 1991 (the FOI Act) between 2018 and 2020.
Burnside Council (2019/09057) (PDF, 328.0 KB)
Investigation of a complaint that Cr Harvey Jones disclosed confidential information.
Department of Human Services (2019/03083) (PDF, 617.6 KB)
An own initiative investigation of the Department for Human Services, and issues relating to its care of a Disability Services Client. The Ombudsman’s report formed part of tendered evidence for Public Hearing 14 of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The report has been redacted and de-identified.
District Council of Coober Pedy (2018/04687)
Investigation of a complaint regarding the management of financial debts for the sale and supply of electricity and water to members of Coober Pedy's Aboriginal Community.
August
Removal and appointment of Adelaide Cemeteries Authority Board’s directors - Mr Stephan Knoll MP - (PDF, 1.3 MB)
Investigation of a report about the conduct of former Minister Mr Stephan Knoll. Publication of this report was delayed due to judicial review proceedings issued by Mr Knoll. Those proceedings were discontinued.
September
Department for Child Protection (Summary only) 2019/05301 (PDF, 230.4 KB)
Summary statement about the investigation of a complaint that the Department for Child Protection failed to respond to disclosures by two children, alleging that they had been sexually abused by an adult family member a number of years prior.
December
South Australian Superannuation Board (2019/07546) (Summary only) (PDF, 231.9 KB)
Summary Statement about an investigation concerning the application of regulations 58(12) and (14) of the Southern State Superannuation Regulations 2009 by the South Australian Superannuation Board.
District Council of Tumby Bay (2021/02075) (Summary only) (PDF, 92.3 KB)
Summary statement about investigation of allegations of misconduct in public administration by Cr Robert Randall.
District Council of Tumby Bay (2021/04920) (PDF, 158.6 KB)
Investigation of the District Council of Tumby Bay’s response to reports of asbestos.
Department for Child Protection (2020/00827) (Summary only) (PDF, 167.1 KB)
Summary statement about an investigation of a complaint concerning the development and implementation of safety plans by Department for Child Protection.
