11.   Instead, the agency refers Medicare complaints to investigators in other federal agencies.

12.   It may issue subpoenas, collect evidence and refer credible complaints to the appropriate agency of government for action.

13.   Johnson said she first referred her complaint to a local lottery investigator.

14.   Neither Wolf-Miller nor the Kansas Department of Health and Environment referred the complaint to the USDA.

15.   Pearson said a board will be appointed to hear cases, and will refer sustained complaints to the appropriate dean for discipline.

16.   The complaint was referred to the Police Department, since there was no evidence of excessive force, discourtesy or abuse of authority, Officer Jacknow said.

17.   The complaints were referred to the DSS by police departments, sources said.

18.   The Corporation Commission refers complaints to the Federal Com munications Commission, which is studying rules to protect consumers.

19.   The EEOC referred the complaint to the Mass. Commission Against Discrimination.

20.   They discussed a protocol for referring complaints to the Justice Department.