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8. Complaints filed with the Secretary of State

The Secretary of State’s office typically receives 20-30 actionable complaints about charities per year, mostly from concerned citizens. In 2025, there were 36 actionable complaints and a total of 60 complaints registered with the office.

The chart below summarizes complaints about charities received by the Secretary of State's office over the past year. The Attorney General’s office also receives citizen complaints, as well as referrals from this office when complaints fall within the Attorney General’s jurisdiction.