What issues are outside the Commission’s jurisdiction and authority?

Posted on Mar 5, 2026 in
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What issues are outside the Commission’s jurisdiction and authority?

We do not have legal authority to investigate complaints against federal or county government employees. If you have a complaint about a county employee, please contact the relevant county ethics agency or board.

We do not handle general complaints against private individuals and companies such as:

  • Landlord/tenant disputes
  • Complaints against federal or state court judges, and private practice attorneys
  • Unfair trade practices and consumer fraud complaints
  • General government assistance fraud claims (e.g., food stamps, Medicaid, etc.)
  • Complaints against private medical doctors and health care providers
  • Civil rights and police misconduct claims
  • Employment-related claims (such as general harassment, discrimination, etc.)

Please see Related Resources for agencies that may be able to assist you on such claims.