The Equal Employment/Civil Rights Division serves as the focal point for the State Department and local County Departments in activities involving Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity. Its staff maintains a system to ensure the Department's and its sub-grantees' compliance with appropriate laws and regulations. The staff also conducts reviews and audits of Department and its sub-grantees' programs; investigates and mediate complaints and other charges alleging discrimination or unequal treatment from employees and program participants; provides technical assistance, training and counseling to managers, supervisors, employees, clients, and the general public.
