1. (a) DHCF shall develop criteria to be used in evaluating the performance of the Ombudsman Program.

2. (b)

   1. (1) DHCF shall obtain, biannually, an independent evaluation of the Ombudsman Program through an academic group or other independent, private-sector organization or the Office of the Inspector General. The evaluation shall take into account:

      1. (A) The number of consumer problems handled;
      2. (B) The success in resolving the consumer problems handled;
      3. (C) Outreach and community education activities;
      4. (D) Satisfaction of consumers served by the program; and
      5. (E) The extent to which information was provided to the public and policy makers about problems faced by the consumers served.
   2. (2) DHCF shall decide whether to renew contracts based on the evaluation.
   3. (3) The evaluation shall be available to the public upon request.
   4. (4) The first evaluation shall take place no later than 2 years after April 12, 2005.

History

Apr. 12, 2005, D.C. Law 15-331, § 4, 52 DCR 1981

Mar. 10, 2023, D.C. Law 24-311, § 9

Dec. 6, 2025, D.C. Law 26-55, § 5212(c)

Emergency Legislation

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5212(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-146, Sept. 3, 2025, 72 DCR 9623).

For temporary (90 days) amendment of this section, see § 5212(c) of Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025 (D.C. Act 26-210, Nov. 24, 2025, 72 DCR 13514).