The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an audit of the annual inspection and testing processes of the Chicago Fire Department’s (CFD) Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB). The objectives of the audit were to determine whether FPB conducts annual inspections and tests that are required to ensure compliance with the Fire Code […]
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OIG Releases Third Quarter 2025 Report, Documenting Failure of Mayoral Staff to Cooperate with OIG Investigations, Sexual Misconduct, and more PPP Loan Fraud by City Employees
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2025, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. This report has been filed with City Council, as required by § 2-56-120 of the Municipal […]
Read MoreChicago City Council Votes by Overwhelming Majority to Protect Oversight; Having Better Secured OIG’s Effectiveness and Independence, IG Witzburg Will Not Seek Second Term
On July 16, 2025, Chicago’s City Council voted overwhelmingly in support of Ordinance SO2025-0015583, which protects against threats posed by City Hall practices to the independence and effectiveness of the investigative work done by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG). Specifically, the new law allows OIG to protect the integrity and confidentiality […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Second Quarter 2025 Report, Documenting Identity Theft, Attempts to Misuse City Positions, and more PPP Loan Fraud by City Employees
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2025, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025. This report has been filed with City Council, as required by § 2-56-120 of the Municipal […]
Read MoreNational Association of Inspectors General Peer Review Finds OIG in Compliance with All Applicable Professional Standards, Notes Independence Threat Posed by City Practices
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) is pleased to announce that it has recently been peer reviewed by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) and found in compliance with all relevant professional quality standards. OIG is a member of AIG, a national organization that encourages professional development; standardizes practices, policies, and ethics; […]
Read MoreOIG Releases First Quarter 2025 Report, Documenting Ethics Ordinance Violations, Firearm in the Workplace, Return of More Than $50,000 in Improper Campaign Contributions
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the first quarter of 2025, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. This report has been filed with City Council, as required by § 2-56-120 of the Municipal […]
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