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2002 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
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.
515 Pacific Avenue, Audubon, IA 50025
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.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50321
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.
Ola Babcock Miller Building, 1112 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
An independent legislative office established to investigate citizens' complaints against most agencies of state and local government. After investigation and if the complaint is deemed to be justified, the office will attempt to rectify the matter. The ombudsman also provides information and referral services. This office does not give legal advice, and does not investigate complaints concerning the courts, the general assembly, the Governor or her personal staff, nor can it investigate complaints of employees of agencies regarding their employment relationship with the agency.
Nebraska Department Of Justice, 1445 K Street, Room 2115, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
300 The Atrium, 1200 N Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
1526 K Street, Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
309 West Washington Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606
Consumer group that fights for the rights of customers of regulated, investor-owned utilities across the state of Illinois.
Challenges utility rate increases, fights for rate reductions and refunds of overcharges, and appeals unfair regulatory decisions in the courts.
Operates a Consumer Hotline that provides assistance to individual consumers who have complaints against their utility companies.
Lincoln, NE 68508
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.
3131 O Street, 27th & Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68510
Inspections of all restaurants, food stores, processors and warehouses regarding sanitation, hygiene and food protection. Technical assistance is provided, including the review of plans for new establishments to insure proper equipment and construction, and the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) review of food preparation. Complaints are investigated, including those involving potential foodborne illnesses. The Program is advised by the Food Advisory Committee, which is composed of industry representatives and other citizens.
Provides food handler/manager education and permitting.
Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administer regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.
Ketv, 1001 South 10th Street, Omaha, NE 68108
Information and referral help line. Questions can also be answered by email or on Facebook.
7160 South 29th Street, Suite 1, Lincoln, NE 68516
Conducts peer review, a process by which the dental profession reviews and resolves problems or misunderstandings regarding dental treatment; the appropriate form will be sent to the patient. Once the complaint is received, it will be forwarded to the appropriate district for review. The peer review process handles only member complaints.
Education services provided through speaker's bureau or videos.
45 L Street Ne, Washington, DC 20554
Jurisdiction covers all radio transmitters including broadcasting, land mobile, amateur, and citizens band services. Also have information for self-help in solving interference problems to home entertainment equipment. For further information contact FCC.
Department Of Health And Human Services, Po Box 23489, Washington, DC 20026
Hotline to report fraud, waste, program abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, conflict of interest and contact/grant fraud by DHHS employees, and beneficiaries.
Most complaints fall in the following categories:
-- Crime, gross misconduct, or conflicts of interest involving HHS employees/contractor
-- Fraud, waste, or abuse relating to HHS Grants/Contracts, including American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grants
-- False/Fraudulent claims submitted to Medicare/Medicaid
-- Kickbacks/inducements for referrals by Medicare/Medicaid providers
-- Medical Identity Theft involving Medicare and/or Medicaid Beneficiaries
-- Failure of a hospital to evaluate and stabilize an emergency patient
-- Abuse/neglect in nursing homes and other long term care facilities
320 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62767
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.
1963 Bell Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50315
Regulates insurance industry in the state of Iowa. Provides consumer services for information regarding insurance companies, filing complaints, and general insurance inquiries. Also accepts and investigates reports of insurance fraud.
555 South 10th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Assistance for people who want to register complaints or have other concerns with departments of city government.
Title VI compliance official investigating, documenting all constituent reports of discrimination by StarTran, Lincoln's public transit services and other divisions that have contact with the public.
Administers the city's online service request reporting system, Acting with Citizens To Improve Our Neighborhoods (ACTION) Center, providing in-depth responses to concerns that become complex. People can find out about the laws that deal with their concern and report to the appropriate department any violations or problems they see in the community.
Problem Resolution Team, comprised of all City enforcement and codes compliance agencies and departments, brings problem properties back into compliance with local law.
Hoover State Office Building, 1305 East Walnut, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319
Provides investigation and mediation of consumer complaints regarding questionable business practices. Index kept on complaints received. Administers regulations and enforcement procedures of Consumer Fraud Act.
Po Box 95026, Lincoln, NE 68509
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.
602 Robert D. Ray Drive, 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50309
Neighborhood Inspection Division has three primary responsibilities; rental inspections, the oversight of condemned buildings and the abatement of junk and debris which includes junk vehicles. Other services include:
Can also help with:
Sound permits
Transient Merchant - Application
Transient Merchant - License Information
Sign permits
Land use questions
Abandoned Wells
Animal Waste Complaints
Graffiti
Illegal Businesses
Garage sales
Illegal Dumping
Illegal Parking in Front Yards
Interior Unsanitary Conditions
Mosquito Control
Noise Ordinance Enforcement
Nuisance Odor Ordinance
Rat Control
Renting a house without a certificate
Septic System and Sewer Line Failure
Voluntary Impounds
527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, IL 62701
Provides technical and legal expertise to investigate and mediate gas, electric, water and phone utilities complaints between consumers and public utilities. Educates consumers on emergent utility, transportation, and retail development opportunities.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 100, Des Moines, IA 50323
Will investigate complaints filed against physicians (M.D./D.O.), acupuncturist and genetic counselors. To file a complaint, please visit the website. For assistance with the form, please contact (515) 281-5847 or email [email protected]. For an explanation of the complaint investigation process, please visit the Board's Enforcement page on the website or call 515-281-5171.
The board of medicine only regulates physicians (M.D./D.O.) acupuncturist and genetic counselors. The Board does not have the authority to get involved in some matters, such as complaints involving health care professionals regulated by other agencies and complaints against hospitals, nursing homes and insurance companies. The Board cannot be involved in suing a licensee for damages or settling disputes over billing or disability ratings.
6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA 50321
Residents of Iowa can report violations of the "Open Burning Ban" by contacting (515) 281-5918 or (515) 725-8200. Complaints related to hazardous material spills can be reported by calling (515)725-8694.
Additionally, individuals can report poaching crimes by contacting 800-532-2020. Mechanisms are in place to address consumer complaints related to these issues and assist in achieving satisfactory resolutions.
115 South Lasalle Street, 13th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
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.