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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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.
OIG’s Audit of City’s Civilian Employee Assistance Program Finds Shortcomings in Design and Administration, Compromising Support for Employee Mental Health
FOR RELEASE: April 17, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773.478.8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an audit of the Department of Human Resources’ (DHR) management of its Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for non-sworn City employees. The objectives of OIG’s audit were to determine whether DHR designed and administered […]
Read MoreOIG Releases First Quarter 2025 Report, Documenting Ethics Ordinance Violations, Firearm in the Workplace, Return of More Than $50,000 in Improper Campaign Contributions
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the first quarter of 2025, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from January 1, 2025, through March 31, 2025. This report has been filed with City Council, as required by § 2-56-120 of the Municipal […]
Read MoreInternational Association of Inspectors General Adopts Position Papers on Inspector General Independence; Papers Echo and Affirm Threats Identified and Reforms Proposed by OIG
FOR RELEASE: April 7, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, 773-478-8417 The Board of Directors of the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) has voted to adopt two position papers on fundamental principles underpinning the effectiveness and independence of the work of inspectors general. The two documents, one on Ensuring Independence and Integrity through Unobstructed Conduct of […]
Read MoreDo You Know the Street Sweeping Schedule for Your City of Chicago Address?
Street Sweeping Season During street sweeping season (April 1 to mid-November) the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation uses mechanical street sweepers to remove debris and litter from streets, weather permitting. 1. Enter Your Address Tap in the address field and enter your address field with no punctuation (e.g. 300 N Central Park Ave). Once […]
Read MoreFormer City Clerk Employee Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Two Years of Probation in OIG Investigation; Restitution Ordered to City
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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