FOR RELEASE: March 4, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: communications@igchicago.org A former employee of the Office of the City Clerk (OCC) pled guilty Thursday to Computer Fraud and Official Misconduct charges arising from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation. As previously reported by OIG, Barbara Johnson was charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in […]
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OIG Urges Transparency and Improved Communication from Department of Water Management on Water Mains and Sewers Built Too Close Together
FOR RELEASE: February 19, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an advisory detailing a lack of public transparency from the Department of Water Management (DWM) surrounding extensive water main and sewer line construction work that failed to comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency […]
Read MoreMayor’s Office Accepted Gifts Including Jewelry, Handbags, and Alcohol “On Behalf of the City” Without Public Reporting, Declined to Make Mayor’s “Gift Room” Available for Inspection, OIG Finds
FOR RELEASE: January 29, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released an advisory with recommendations to the Mayor’s Office to improve transparency and accountability around gifts accepted “on behalf of the City.” As a general rule, gifts accepted on behalf of the City must […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Fourth Quarter 2024 Report, Documenting Fraud, Improper Influence, Self-Dealing, and “Professional Courtesy”
FOR RELEASE: January 15, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the fourth quarter of 2024, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. This report has been filed […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Draft Annual Plans, Seeks Feedback to Prioritize 2025 Projects
FOR RELEASE: December 9, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, (773) 478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released the draft annual plans for 2025, sharing details of over 50 proposed projects under consideration for 2025 in OIG’s Public Safety section and Audit and Program Review section. OIG invites the public […]
Read MoreThe Office of Inspector General’s Website is Now Quadruple Award Winning!
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has won four awards for its redesigned website, igchicago.org, launched in 2023. These awards represent excellence in interactive media production, creative design, and accessible communications. The awards are: The 2023 Best Government Mobile Website by the Web Marketing Association The Horizon Interactive Award Silver in the […]
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