Maladministration is the actions of a government body which can be seen as causing an injustice. The law in the United Kingdom says Ombudsmen must investigate maladministration.

The definition of maladministration is wide and can include:

• Delay

• Incorrect action or failure to take any action

• Failure to follow procedures or the law

• Failure to provide information

• Inadequate record-keeping

• Failure to investigate

• Failure to reply

• Misleading or inaccurate statements

• Inadequate liaison

• Inadequate consultation

• Broken promises

See also

• Administration (government)

• Public administration

• Public administration theory

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