70 Annexes depending on the situation, suggest that compensation should be paid. The Ombudsman may let a case rest when the error has been rectified or with the explanation that has been given. The Ombudsman shall notify the complainant and others involved in a case of the outcome of his handling of the case. He may also notify the superior administrative agency concerned. The Ombudsman himself will decide whether, and if so in what manner, he will inform the public of his handling of a case. As the national preventive mechanism, the Ombudsman may make recommendations with the aim of improving the treatment and the conditions of persons deprived of their liberty and of preventing torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. The competent authority shall examine the recommendations and enter into a dialogue with the Ombudsman on possible implementation measures. Section 11. Notification of shortcomings in legislation and in administrative practice If the Ombudsman becomes aware of shortcomings in acts, regulations or administrative practice, he may notify the ministry concerned to this effect. Section 12. Reporting to the Storting The Ombudsman shall submit an annual report on his activities to the Storting. A report shall be prepared on the Ombudsman’s activities as the national preventive mechanism. The reports will be printed and published. The Ombudsman may when he considers it appropriate submit special reports to the Storting and the relevant administrative agency. Section 13. Pay, pension, other duties The Ombudsman’s salary is fixed by the Storting or the agency so authorised by the Storting. The same applies to remuneration for a person appointed to act in his place under section 1, fourth paragraph, first sentence. The remuneration for a person appointed pursuant to the fourth paragraph, second sentence, may be determined by the Storting’s Presidium. The Ombudsman’s pension will be determined by law. The Ombudsman may not hold any other public or private appointment or office without the consent of the Storting or the agency so authorised by the Storting. Section 14. Employees Employees at the Ombudsman’s office will be appointed by the Presidium of the Storting on the recommendation of the Ombudsman or, in accordance with a decision of the Presidium, by an appointments board. Temporary appointments for up to six months will be made by the Ombudsman. The Presidium will lay down further rules regarding the appointments procedure and regarding the composition of the board. The salary, pension and working conditions of employees will be fixed in accordance with the agreements and provisions that apply to employees in the central government administration. Section 15. 1. This Act enters into force on 1 October 1962. 2. --. Norway’s National Preventive Mechanism – Annual Report 2014