The Ombudsman provides oversight to ensure that public authorities and officials observe the law and fulfil their du­ties. The scope of oversight includes also other parties performing public functions.

The Ombudsman investigates complaints, launches its own investigations and carries out on-site inspections at official agencies and institutions.

The present Parliamentary Ombudsman is Mr. Petri Jääskeläinen. The Deputy-Ombudsmen are Ms. Maija Sakslin and Mr. Pasi Pölönen.