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Audit of the Department of Streets and Sanitation’s Administration of Auto Pounds

August 26, 2026

Summary

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of the Department of
Streets and Sanitation’s (DSS) administration of auto pounds.

Executive Summary

The objectives of OIG’s audit were to determine whether DSS minimizes inconsistency in services, customer hardship, and vehicle damage, maintains accurate and up-to-date vehicle inventories, and assesses and collects complete and accurate customer charges.

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