172.010.1GAOOFederal Council OrdinanceJan 1, 1999Original source
An administrative inquiry is a special control procedure in accordance with Articles 25 and 26 which clarifies whether there are matters in relation to which official intervention is required in the public interest.
An administrative inquiry is not directed against specific persons. A disciplinary investigation pursuant to Article 98 of the Federal Personnel Ordinance of 3 July 20011and criminal proceedings remain reserved.