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Whistleblower office reports decline in backlog, most closed complaints not sustained; committee receives annual report
Summary
The countywhistleblower program reported 348 complaints received and 362 closed in the July 1, 2024toJune 30, 2025 period, with 25 open cases at the end of the period. Most closed investigations were not sustained and the office emphasized confidentiality and follow-up procedures.
The Finance and Government Operations Committee received the Office of the County Counselannual report on the countywhistleblower program for the period July 1, 2024to June 30, 2025 and voted to accept the report.
Dr. Heather Aiken, program manager for the whistleblower program, told the committee the office received 348 complaints in the reporting year and closed 362 matters (the closed count includes cases opened in earlier periods). As of June 30, the office had 25 open complaints; 68% of the open matters originated within the prior six months.
"We had 348 complaints. We closed 362 complaints. As…
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