D. INVESTIGATION
Investigating discrimination complaints involves the skillful examination of evidence gained through the analysis of records and testimony. Investigation can result in a finding of: No Jurisdiction, Administratively Closed, No Probable Cause, or Probable Cause. All cases with
Administratively Closed: | 470 (35%) |
Right to Sue: | 146 (11%) |
Closure After Hearing: | 1 - |
Hearing Officer's Dismissal | 3 - |
No Jurisdiction | 241 (18%) |
No Probable Cause | 138 (10%) |
Satisfactorily Adjusted | 203 (15%) |
Successfully Conciliated | 25 (2%) |
Withdrawn | 89 (7%) |
Withdrawn/Satisfactorily Adjusted | 6 - |
Probable Cause | 14 (1%) |
Total | 1336 (99%) |
findings other than Probable Cause are closed. During FY 1984, 1,336 complaints were processed which is a 20% increase over FY 1983 case findings of 1,113.
Chart 4 indicates findings rendered in complaints processed in FY 1984.
Where investigation reveals that discrimination has occurred, a probable cause determination is issued, and conciliation efforts begin.