The Chief Executive has instructed the Chief Secretary to lead a working group that will conduct in-depth reviews of the direct investigation reports occasionally issued by the Office of the Ombudsman, the Government announced today.
It said this is to ensure that all heads of government departments proactively follow up on the recommendations arising from investigations, strengthen departmental management systems, and reinforce performance accountability among managerial staff.
Regarding a report released yesterday by the Office of the Ombudsman on its direct investigation into the government’s occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations relating to the construction industry, the Chief Secretary will meet the Ombudsman Jack Chan to discuss the investigation’s findings in depth.
The working group will aim to obtain a thorough understanding of the bottlenecks and core issues relating to OSH regulation in the industry, and will apply its finding in the establishment of relevant departmental management systems.
The Development Bureau, the Labour Department and the Buildings Departments are meticulously examining and studying the Ombudsman’s report and following up on its recommendations.
Additionally, the Labour Department has referred suspected criminal fraudulent acts discovered in the investigation to law enforcement agencies.
