Statement of Reasons Manual

Part 13

Appendix One: Differences between draft decision & final decisions 

Appendix One: Differences between draft decision & final decisions 

  Draft decision stage Final decision stage
Summary heading

The Ombudsman's draft decision (tentative)

The Ombudsman's final decision (authoritative)
How I considered this complaint   Use either standard paragraphs DD1, DD2 or DD3 or your own description of how you shared the draft decision
Remedy heading Recommended action Agreeed action
Final heading in main body of letter Draft decision (tentative) Final decision (authoritative)
Sign off Investigator’s draft decision on behalf of the Ombudsman Investigator’s decision on behalf of the Ombudsman
Footer Draft decision for your comments Final decision
Watermark DRAFT  
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