§96-15 Misconduct by agency personnel. If the ombudsman has a reasonable basis to believe that there may be a breach of duty or misconduct by any officer or employee of an agency, the ombudsman may refer the matter to the appropriate authorities without notice to that person. [L 1967, c 306, §16; HRS §96-15; gen ch 1985; am L 1996, c 52, §2]