appeals process and receiving a nonconfirmation. (viii) An assessment of any backlogs or delays in the System providing the confirmation or further action notice and impacts to hiring by employers. (ix) An assessment of the effect of the identity authentication mechanism and any other security measures set forth in subsection (c)(1)(F)(iv) to verify identity incorporated into the System or otherwise used by employers on employees. (12) Outreach and partnership (A) Outreach The Secretary may conduct outreach and establish programs to assist employers in verifying employment authorization and preventing identity fraud. (B) Partnership initiative The Secretary may establish partnership initiatives between the Federal Government and private sector employers to foster cooperative relationships and to strengthen overall hiring practices. (e) Compliance (1) Complaints and investigations The Secretary shall establish procedures— (A) for individuals and entities to file complaints respecting potential violations of subsections (a) or (f)(1)