Annual Appropriation Ordinance The annual appropriation ordinance is the final City budget as approved by the City Council each year. It lists the budget appropriations that each department will receive from the City for the fiscal year. The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s City of Chicago Annual Appropriation details dashboard lists the […]
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View the latest press releases and public statements from the Office of Inspector General. With scores of inquiry reports and comprehensive quarterly reports, there’s always something new, so check back often.
National 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 Finds City’s Gun Offender Registry is Incomplete and Unreliable, with Registration Complicated and Underenforced; Urges City to Consider Costs and Benefits of Effective Administration
FOR RELEASE: June 3, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an inquiry into the implementation and enforcement of the City’s Gun Offender Registration Ordinance (Municipal Code of Chicago § 8-26). The ordinance requires all Chicago residents who have been convicted of specific gun-related […]
Read MoreThere Were 1,777 Dispatched 911 Calls for Priority Level 1 in the McKinley Park in 2024. How Many 911 Calls Were in Your Community Area?
Explanation of Priority Levels There are three main priority levels for calls resulting in a unit dispatch: Level 1: Immediate Dispatch for life-threatening emergencies Level 2: Rapid Dispatch for situations where timely public safety action has the potential to affect the outcome of an incident Level 3: Routine Dispatch when calls do not involve an […]
Read MoreRoughly 40 Percent of Budgeted City Positions in 2025 are in the Chicago Police Department
Did you know that roughly 40 percent of budgeted City positions in 2025 are in the Chicago Police Department (CPD)? There are 34,568 budgeted positions in 2025 for the City as a whole, and 13,742 are in CPD. This Dashboard Insight provides a step-by-step guide to navigate to this information on the City Annual Appropriations […]
Read MoreDid You Know That Roughly 890 City of Chicago employees live in the Austin Community Area?
The Austin Community Area is home to one of the nation’s only parks to be designated as a National Historic Landmark, Columbus Park, The Kehrein Center For The Arts, and Chicago Landmarks such as the F.R. Shock House and Walser House. Did you know it is a legal requirement that all City of Chicago employees […]
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