New Socioeconomic and City Data Comparison Dashboard Visualizes Intersection of Chicago’s Socioeconomic and Demographic Landscape with City Service and Program Delivery The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has launched its newest dashboard, the Socioeconomic and City Data Comparison Dashboard. This dashboard contains a repository of U.S. Census data, such as population, demographic, […]
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OIG Releases Follow-up on the Chicago Police Department’s Preparedness for Mass Gatherings
The Public Safety section of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a follow-up report to its inquiry into the Chicago Police Department’s (CPD) preparedness for mass gatherings. In February 2021, OIG reported on Chicago’s response to the events following the 2020 murder of George Floyd, and found that CPD was […]
Read MoreThe Office of Inspector General Launches New Dashboard: Find City Services by Address
FOR RELEASE May 15, 2024 PRESS CONTACT Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) announces the launch of its newest data dashboard, City Services by Address. This dashboard is a one-stop shop to see City services and service area designations as they apply to any Chicago address. Users can input an […]
Read MoreOIG Releases First Quarter 2024 Report, Documenting Sustained Investigations into Serious Misconduct–Including Lying to OIG, A Mishandled Sexual Assault Investigation, Threats by a City Employee, False Police Reports
FOR RELEASE: April 15, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its first Quarterly Report of 2024, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024. This report has been filed with City Council, […]
Read MoreOIG Advisory Advises Mayor that Complaint-Based Approach to Service Delivery Costs More, May Perpetuate Disparities
FOR RELEASE: March 6, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an Advisory concerning the City’s complaint-based approach to providing services. Specifically, OIG has encountered multiple instances across different inquiries of inefficiencies resulting from the City’s reliance on complaints as its principal basis for […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Fourth Quarter 2023 Report Documenting Sustained Investigations for Ethics Ordinance Violations, Theft, Misuse of Resources, and More
FOR RELEASE: January 16, 2024 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 Click here to hear from Inspector General Deborah Witzburg on 2023 Fourth Quarter Report highlights: https://youtu.be/JCvhS_rVshA The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Friday its Fourth Quarterly Report of 2023, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, […]
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