The United States Ombudsman Association is the national organization for public sector ombudsman professionals. Founded in 1977, USOA is North America's oldest national ombudsman association with members from ombudsman offices in local, state, and federal governments, and affiliated ombudsman offices.

Legislative Model

An ombudsman created in law, with a term of office, full investigative powers, and access to records is the model promoted foremost by USOA

Ombudsman History

From its origin in 1809 in Sweden to today in the US and around the world - the ombudsman helps guarantee citizens fair and equitable treatment under the law.

Board of Directors

Leaders of legislative and executive ombudsman offices across America, together with our immediate past president and chairs of the Corrections, Family & Children, Education / Public Schools, and Healthcare and Municipal Government Chapters, comprise our board of directors.

Bylaws

USOA's founding document was developed and amended to support our mission and our members.