§96-12  Procedure after investigation.  If, after investigation, the ombudsman finds that:

     (1)  A matter should be further considered by the agency;

     (2)  An administrative act should be modified or canceled;

     (3)  A statute or regulation on which an administrative act is based should be altered;

     (4)  Reasons should be given for an administrative act; or

     (5)  Any other action should be taken by the agency;

the ombudsman shall report the ombudsman's opinion and recommendations to the agency.  The ombudsman may request the agency to notify the ombudsman, within a specified time, of any action taken on the ombudsman's recommendations. [L 1967, c 306, §13; HRS §96-12; gen ch 1985]