We ensure that Federal Agencies are accountable to small business feedback.
The Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (SBREFA) ensures that small businesses will be heard by federal agencies as they go through the regulatory compliance and enforcement process. The Office of the National Ombudsman submits annual reports to Congress, rating Federal agencies on
- Timeliness in responding to small entity comments
- Quality of Response to small entity
- Non-Retaliation Policies
- Compliance Assistance
- SBREFA Notification
- Supplemental Information