The commission shall make investigations concerning, and report upon all matters touching, the enforcement and effect of the provisions of ORS § 241.016 to 241.990, and the regulations prescribed thereunder; inspect all county institutions, departments, offices and positions affected by ORS § 241.016 to 241.990, and ascertain whether ORS § 241.016 to 241.990 and the regulations are being obeyed. An investigation may be made by the commission, or by any commissioner designated by the commission for that purpose.