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pie chart showing status of all complaints

 

Status of All Complaints  
Complaints Remaining Open 5,646 12% of Total
Complaints Resolved 43,122 88% of Total
Total Complaints Received 48,768  

* Referrals to DOJ - 466

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pie chart showing total investigated resolutions

 

Total Investigated Resolutions    
Corrective Action Obtained (Change Achieved) 9,854 66% of Total
No Violation 5,047 34% of Total
Total Complaints Investigated 14,901  

 

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Content last reviewed July 26, 2013
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