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OIG Advisory Regarding Fiscal Intermediaries by the Chicago Department of Health

January 30, 2013

Summary

The City of Chicago Inspector General’s Office assist the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) in evaluating potential improvements to CDPH’s grant administration.

Executive Summary

Specifically, IGO examined whether using a fiscal intermediary (FI) to help CDPH administer its grants would conform to the City’s rules and regulations. The IGO agreed to examine the potential use of an FI by CDPH and ascertain whether it could enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s grant administration. The IGO interviewed key CDPH staff and stakeholders in other jurisdictions that use FIs. We also reviewed research on FIs, state and municipal laws, and the collective bargaining agreements that apply to CDPH’s workforce.

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