### Question
What does local Ombudsman entity mean?


### Answer
**Local Ombudsman entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 3058f*:

> an entity designated under section 3058g(a)(5)(A) of this title to carry out the duties described in section 3058g(a)(5)(B) of this title with respect to a planning and service area or other substate area

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3058f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER XI-ALLOTMENTS FOR VULNERABLE ELDER RIGHTS PROTECTION ACTIVITIES > Part A-State Provisions > subpart ii-ombudsman programs**

