Easter closure 

Our office will be closed Friday 3 April to Monday 6 April for the Easter break.

You can still submit your complaint via our online form but this will not be processed until we reopen on Tuesday.

Why do complaints matter to board members?

SPSO has produced 'Why do complaints matter to board members?', a briefing note that will help board members fulfil their responsibility to ensure that complaints are considered as part of their organisation’s governance and assurance arrangements.

The briefing note highlights the need for board members to be aware of the issues and concerns people are raising and how well their organisation handles complaints. Effective scrutiny of these issues will help to ensure that service users receive a high-quality service and that taxpayers receive value for money. The briefing note includes a checklist of questions for board members to seek assurance on.

Download Why do Complaints Matter to Board Members? (PDF, 677KB)

Updated: January 28, 2020