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" China has witnessed an explosion of social unrest in recent years , fuelled by rising economic disparities , endemic abuses by unaccountable local officials , and an acute lack of access to justice . The investigation typically involves office research into complaints against the firm , calls to recheck complaints with consumers , checks on the firm 's corporate status , licenses , and legal difficulties with other state agencies , calls to local prosecutors and other local officials , and calls to consumer protection services , public and private , in other states . States have been declining to take responsibility for these things and instead have been leaving it to local officials , and they cannot do that anymore . The United States needs an improved homeland security strategy to strengthen security in communities facing the greatest risk , improve the use of intelligence , increase the role of state and local officials , and sharpen disaster response capabilities , a federal commission said today . They are also useful in maintaining effective rapport and working relationships with State counterparts and local officials , and they can facilitate the scheduling of more detailed inspections .