by Attorney Eric D. PuryearThe Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals is a “multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health and safety of Iowans. The agency is responsible for inspecting, licensing and/or certifying health care providers and suppliers, restaurants and grocery stores, social and charitable gambling operations, hotels and motels, and barber and beauty shops. In addition, DIA staff investigates alleged fraud in the State’s public assistance programs and conducts contested case hearings to settle disputes between Iowans and various state government agencies.”
Is is that role, to conduct contested case hearings to settle disputes between Iowans and various state government agencies, that is most relevant to most people’s interactions with the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals. In cases where an Iowa DHS report is appealed, it is this department that handles the appeal hearing.
Additional information about the Department of inspections and appeal, along with links, are shown below.
The four main divisions within the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals are:
Administration Division/Director’s Office
Administrative Hearings Division
Health Facilities Division
Investigations Division
Administratively-Attached Units
Attached to the Department for administrative support purposes are four units. Each unit, like DIA’s major divisions, has Code-mandated duties and responsibilities. The administratively-attached units include:
Child Advocacy Board
Employment Appeal Board
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
State Public Defender’s Office