SERVICE
Request a Civil Service Commission inspection and audit
If a City department has not been hiring or promoting employees fairly, you can ask for an investigation.
What to know
Anyone can request an investigation
You can request one without giving your name (anonymously)
We do not have deadlines for requesting an investigation
You may request an investigation at any time
What to do
2. Gather the information you want to tell us
When you contact us, be ready to share any details that could help us understand the situation.
For example:
- What happened?
- When did it happen?
- What City and County department was involved?
- What job classification does this relate to?
- Any documents related to the problem (job application, emails, job announcements)
- Does the problem involve another person(s)? If so, please provide names?
3. Request the inspection
Civil Service Commission
civilservice@sfgov.orgSuite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
Supporting information
What's next?
We will let you know we received your request and then we’ll start the investigation. Remember that our investigations may take time. Some may last for weeks while others may take months. You may check on your complaint status at any time.
When the investigation is done, we will follow up with a summary to you.
Get help
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
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What to know
Anyone can request an investigation
You can request one without giving your name (anonymously)
We do not have deadlines for requesting an investigation
You may request an investigation at any time
What to do
2. Gather the information you want to tell us
When you contact us, be ready to share any details that could help us understand the situation.
For example:
- What happened?
- When did it happen?
- What City and County department was involved?
- What job classification does this relate to?
- Any documents related to the problem (job application, emails, job announcements)
- Does the problem involve another person(s)? If so, please provide names?
3. Request the inspection
Civil Service Commission
civilservice@sfgov.orgSuite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions
Supporting information
What's next?
We will let you know we received your request and then we’ll start the investigation. Remember that our investigations may take time. Some may last for weeks while others may take months. You may check on your complaint status at any time.
When the investigation is done, we will follow up with a summary to you.
Get help
Suite 720
San Francisco, CA 94102
Get directions