What generally happens if a formal complaint does not meet the requirements for administrative action?

When a formal complaint does not meet the established requirements for administrative action, it typically results in no further action being taken. This means that if the complaint lacks the necessary details, evidence, or relevance to the established policies and procedures, it cannot proceed through the administrative channels designed to address such complaints. Consequently, it does not impact the individuals or the department in ways that would have necessitated further scrutiny or intervention.

In contrast, ignoring a complaint outright or allowing it to escalate to criminal court or trigger a civil suit would involve different procedures and implications, which are not applicable in cases where a complaint is deemed insufficient for administrative processing. Such situations reinforce the importance of clearly defined criteria for filing complaints, ensuring that only valid and actionable concerns are pursued through the proper channels.