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.

(206) 477-1050

Voice

https://www.kingcounty.gov/ombuds

[email protected]

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.

What's Here

Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices

Providing organization

King County Office of the Ombuds

Receives and investigates complaints about actions of King County government departments and their employees.