Ombudsman award requires authority compliance and token compensation, binding on parties upon complainant's timely acceptance. If a complaint is not settled by agreement within the prescribed period, the Ombudsman may pass a award after hearing the parties; the award must be a speaking order directing administrative remedies (excluding changes to tax assessments or statutory penalties), providing token compensation, designating the officer for acceptance, and is binding only if the complainant furnishes a letter of acceptance within the stipulated period, otherwise it lapses.
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Ombudsman award requires authority compliance and token compensation, binding on parties upon complainant's timely acceptance.
If a complaint is not settled by agreement within the prescribed period, the Ombudsman may pass a award after hearing the parties; the award must be a speaking order directing administrative remedies (excluding changes to tax assessments or statutory penalties), providing token compensation, designating the officer for acceptance, and is binding only if the complainant furnishes a letter of acceptance within the stipulated period, otherwise it lapses.
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