Official investigating complaints of maladministration

• A government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government
• One hears complaints and moans about accommodating male friend
• Complaints investigator

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 An appointed official whose duty is to investigate complaints, generally on behalf of individuals such as consumers or taxpayers, against institutions such as companies and government departments. 2 A designated internal mediator in an organization ...

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
noun EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ For example, the proposal for an ombudsman is sensible. ▪ He points out that customers must first complain to the Tessa provider before lodging a claim with the ombudsman . ▪ Insurance, building societies, unit trusts, banks ...

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
An ombudsman or public advocate is usually appointed by the government or by parliament, but with a significant degree of independence, who is charged with representing the interests of the public by investigating and addressing complaints of maladministration ...