Skip to main content

Stay in the know. Subscribe to the OIG Bulletin.

FOIA Request Form

The public has the right to request records from any government agency through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), commonly known as the law that keeps citizens in the know about their government.  

As the Office of Inspector General (OIG) strives to make the operations of City government more transparent, it is mindful of its responsibility to ensure that its own operations are transparent. Below, you can find information on OIG’s budget, staffing, organization, and operations. If you cannot find what you are looking for, there are also instructions on how you can submit a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to our office.  

All requests for records must be made in writing and must include a description of the records being requested. Please include your name, your email or mailing address, and a daytime telephone number. If you seek records for a commercial purpose, you must disclose that fact in your request. OIG’s current FOIA Officer is Jaimie E. Grace. 

You may submit your written request by mail, fax, e-mail or online form  

 E-mail: oigfoia@igchicago.org

 Fax Number: (773) 478-3949 

 Mailing Address: 

FOIA Officer 

Office of Inspector General 

740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 200 

Chicago, Illinois 60654 

The following categories of records are maintained by OIG: 

  • Investigative records, such as complaints and reports 
  • OIG budget requests 
  • OIG operational records 
  • OIG personnel records 
  • Records related to Audit & Program Review projects
  • Records related to Compliance activity 
  • Reports required under the OIG Ordinance 

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of OIG’s work and strict confidentiality provisions of the Ordinance, a substantial portion of records are exempt from disclosure as provided by section 7.5(h) of the Illinois FOIA. Therefore, records listed above may not be subject to disclosure. The following documents are available immediately on our website: 

  • OIG hiring statistics 
  • OIG organizational chart 
  • OIG Rules and Regulations 
  • Press releases 
  • Publicly issued audits and reports 
  • Quarterly Reports issued pursuant to the OIG ordinance 
  • OIG does not physically inspect businesses or buildings for City permits or code violations, and thus, does not maintain such records. 

Mission 

OIG is an independent agency that promotes economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in the administration of programs and operation of City government. OIG is a watchdog for the taxpayers of the City, and it has jurisdiction to conduct independent inquiries into most aspects of City government. OIG investigates City officials, employees, agencies, and contractors, and those who seek to do business with the City or seek certification to participate in any City program. OIG additionally conducts audits, reviews, and evaluations of the operations and policies of City departments, programs, and functions. The office is organized into five sections: Audit and Program Review, Investigations, Legal and Compliance, Operations, and Public Safety. A diagram of OIG’s organizational structure and functional subdivisions may be found here. 

OIG derives its authority from the OIG ordinance, which contains strict confidentiality provisions. OIG files reports with the City Council, which also possesses other responsibilities related to OIG as provided in the Municipal Code. 

OIG maintains one office located at 740 N. Sedgwick, Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois 60654. 

Budget  

  • FY 2023 = $13,036,466; Total budgeted full-time positions: 125 
  • FY 2022 = $14,999,561; Total budgeted full-time positions: 115 
  • FY 2021 = $10,962,647; Total budgeted full-time positions: 103 
  • FY 2020 = $9,807,374; Total budgeted full-time positions: 107 
  • FY 2019 = $9,738,316; Total budgeted full-time positions: 106 
  • FY 2018 = $8,890,897; Total budgeted full-time positions: 97 
  • FY 2017 = $8,641,428; Total budgeted full-time positions: 96 
  • FY 2016 = $6,364,913 
  • FY 2015 = $5,956,603 
  • FY 2014 = $5,769,239 
  • FY 2013 = $5,769,239 

 

Online FOIA form

OIG reserves the right to charge any fees allowed by Section 6 of the FOIA. If you seek a fee waiver under the Act, please state the specific purpose for your request and explain how a waiver or reduction in fees would be in the public interest. Please note that it is within OIG’s discretion whether to grant the waiver. 

"*" indicates required fields

You may use the form below to submit a FOIA request.

Drop files here or
Max. file size: 1 GB.