If, after investigation, the ombudsman finds that:

1. (1) A matter should be further considered by the agency;
2. (2) An administrative act should be modified or canceled;
3. (3) A statute or regulation on which an administrative act is based should be altered;
4. (4) Reasons should be given for an administrative act; or

5. (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]