What is one of the grounds for a citizen to appeal to the Ombudsman?

In the context of the Ombudsman's role, one of the primary grounds for a citizen to appeal is related to administrative regularity. The Ombudsman is designed to investigate complaints about poor or inadequate public administration and ensure that government bodies are acting within the bounds of law and ethics. Appeals typically arise when individuals believe that a government agency has acted unfairly, unlawfully, or inefficiently in regards to handling administrative matters.

Administrative regularity encompasses issues such as failure to follow due process, lack of transparency, or neglect of citizens' rights in administrative practices. This makes it a key basis for bringing a complaint to the Ombudsman, as individuals seek redress for grievances stemming from public administration failures or oversight.

In contrast, while financial mismanagement, economic policy decisions, and political party conduct are indeed important issues, they do not typically fall under the specific jurisdiction of the Ombudsman, who focuses on public administration rather than financial, economic, or partisan political matters.