Category Archives: Press Releases

On January 5, 2018, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) published a draft of its proposed amended Rules. As required under Section VIII of the Rules in effect on that date, OIG allowed 45 days—until February 20, 2018—for public comment on the proposal. We thank those who submitted comments. All were considered […]

A report released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that the Chicago Department of Transportation’s (CDOT) management of construction projects in the public way has saved the City money but still has room for improvement. OIG’s audit determined that CDOT did not fully maximize public way project coordination opportunities […]

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its fourth quarter report for 2017 to the City Council. The report summarizes the Office’s activity from October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017. In his cover letter Inspector General Joe Ferguson addresses the future of the Office of Inspector General, including the first […]

Dr. Laura Kunard has informed the Office of Inspector General that she plans to return to her role as a senior research scientist for CNA, a non–profit research organization that works on policing initiatives for the United States Justice Department. She will continue her work as an Associate Monitor for the Albuquerque Police Department’s court–ordered […]

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has posted a draft of its Amended Rules for notice and comment. OIG is soliciting comments from City Hall, City Council, and the public for a period of 45 days from the date of publication, or until February 20th. OIG will consider all comments in finalizing […]

Former City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Lennie Perry was sentenced to 9 years in prison for a bribery scheme conducted while a City employee. An investigation by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) in conjunction with the Office of the Cook County’s State’s Attorney and the Chicago Police Department revealed that […]