FOR RELEASE: July 28, 2026 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released its audit of the Department of Streets and Sanitation’s (DSS) Rat Abatement Program, led by DSS’s Bureau of Rodent Control (BORC). The objective of the audit was to evaluate whether BORC’s approach to addressing […]
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OIG Assessment of City’s New Arrivals Mission Finds Accuracy and Transparency in City’s Reported Support for over 46,000 New Arrivals
FOR RELEASE: July 22, 2026 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an explainer report on the City’s provision of services to over 46,000 migrants and asylum seekers between August 31, 2022, and December 31, 2024, referred to by the City as “new arrivals.” The […]
Read MoreChicago Office of Inspector General Releases Quarterly Report Featuring Three Major Audits of Core City Operations
FOR RELEASE: July 15, 2026 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced the publication of its latest quarterly report, highlighted by the completion of three major audits examining core City operations. These audits assess opportunities to strengthen financial management of the more than $8 billion […]
Read MoreDid you know that so far in 2026 there have been over 42,000 911 Calls for Chicago Police Department Service with Rapid Dispatch priority? Which type of call had the most calls with Rapid Dispatch priority?
The 911 Calls for Chicago Police Department (CPD) Service dashboard allows users to explore information about 911 calls received by the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications that were dispatched for CPD service. Users can select a specific timeframe, priority level, call type, or location to view trends over time for 911 calls dispatched […]
Read MoreDid you know that 8,879 Sworn Chicago Police Department Members worked involuntary regular day off hours in the last 12 months for a total overtime earnings of $29.1M? Which event accounted for the highest overtime earnings?
In the last 12 months*, there have been 11,077 sworn CPD members with overtime for a total of $284.7M in total overtime earnings. Of that, 8,879 sworn CPD Members worked involuntary regular day off hours for a total overtime earnings of $29.1M. Which event accounted for the highest overtime earnings for sworn CPD Members […]
Read MoreDavid Glockner Begins Term as the City of Chicago’s Fifth Inspector General
(CHICAGO, IL – May 21, 2026) The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) welcomes David Glockner, who begins a four-year term as the newly confirmed fifth Inspector General for the City of Chicago on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Glockner’s past roles include, most recently, serving as executive vice president for compliance, audit, and […]
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