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Provides information on Iowa's open burning regulations and requirements, as well as procedures for reporting environmental concerns. Services include guidance on materials that may and may not be burned, open burning exemptions, permit and notification requirements, health and environmental impacts, spill reporting procedures, and contact information for questions or reporting violations. 

Responsible for the regulation of the insurance industry operating in Illinois. Protects consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. They investigate consumer complaints, provide informational workshops, issue licenses to insurance companies, and issue licenses to individuals who self-insure.

Services include:

- General supervision, control, and regulation of insurance companies, associations, and societies conducting business in Nebraska.

- Investigation of complaints and inquiries.

- Investigation of suspected insurance fraud.

- Financial examination of insurance companies.

- Filing and approval of insurance rates and policies.

- Enforcement of insurance laws.

- Licensing of insurance agents, agencies and of insurance companies.

- Maintains insurance reports on file for public record and review.

Provides recorded information on product safety recalls and consumer products.

Consumers may contact the agency to file complaints on an unsafe product or product-related injury.

Responds to questions, concerns, and complaints related to services, programs, and operations within the Department of Health and Human Services.

Information and referral to appropriate DHHS staff for information and resolution of complaints.

Handles public utility consumer complaints, problems concerning services rendered, errors in billing and comments on proposed rate increases or in open dockets pending before the IUC, and complaints on service of Relay Iowa. Also provides the equipment distribution program for Iowans with communications impairments.

Offers an online Find a Lawyer program, Living Will forms, and the Handbook for Older Iowans, which covers health care decisions, wills, power of attorney, landlord-tenant rights, and guidance on addressing consumer complaints. The handbook provides information on mechanisms for registering complaints about consumer goods and services and obtaining assistance in resolving issues. It is available at no cost through the bar association or at www.iowabar.org.

Offers testing of private wells, well and septic system inspection, radon testing and correction advice. Also provides swimming pool, spa, tanning bed, and tattoo parlor inspections. Complaints: Receives and investigates complaints dumping and other garbage issues, illegal burning, and animal bites. When possible, works with tenant complaints regarding rental home conditions.

Investigates and, when appropriate, recommends resolution of citizen complaints relating to administrative agencies of state.

Referrals and state information to citizens.

Public counsel for Nebraska.

Offers advocacy, complaint investigation, information, and assistance for individuals living in long-term care facilities and Medicaid managed care members receiving long-term services and supports, including those enrolled in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver programs. Helps individuals understand their rights, resolve concerns, navigate grievances and appeals, and access information about long-term care options. Services are confidential and free of charge.

State agency which monitors and enforces standards and regulatory policies for telecommunications, passenger motor transportation, moving companies, manufactured homes, modular homes, recreational vehicles, grain warehouses, and natural gas.

Handles complaints regarding utility service providers.

Responsible for the regulation of the insurance industry operating in Illinois. Protects consumers by providing assistance and information, by efficiently regulating the insurance industry's market behavior and financial solvency, and by fostering a competitive insurance marketplace. They investigate consumer complaints, provide informational workshops, issue licenses to insurance companies, and issue licenses to individuals who self-insure.

U.S. government agency that makes sure banks, lenders and other financial companies treat the public fairly.

Aims to make consumer financial markets work for consumers, responsible providers, and the economy as a whole. Protects consumers from unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices and takes action against companies that break the law.

​Arms people with the information, steps, and tools that they need to make smart financial decisions.

Consumer protection related educational information useful to consumers dealing with companies utilizing deceptive business practices such as fraud, identity theft, and senior fraud.

Complaints can be registered against particular sellers of goods and services.

Consumer mediation.

Presentations to the community on fraud, identity theft, senior citizen fraud, digital citizenship, cyber bullying and internet safety.

Senior citizen outreach program.

Latino outreach program.

Ensures consumer protection and promotes the responsible use of our natural resources, also responsible for Food Safety and Animal Health divisions, including meat processing regulation, pesticide application, grain warehouses and dairy production and processing. The Weights and Measures Bureau ensures buyers and sellers are treated fairly at the gas pump, grocery store or grain elevator.

Processes complaints about city services.

Information and referral.

Offers services to investigate and process claims related to unpaid wages, vacation pay, unpaid expenses, unauthorized deductions, minimum wage violations, and other employment-related concerns. The Iowa Division of Labor advocates for fair workplace practices and addresses issues such as equal pay standards, minimum wage requirements, and worker rights. If a case cannot be settled or mediated, the division may file a suit against the employer to ensure compliance with employment laws and protect workers' rights.