The Office of Inspector General has issued an advisory with recommendations to the Chicago Police Department (CPD) for improvements to ensure the integrity of its promotional testing processes. The advisory arises from an extensive investigation into allegations that certain CPD members received confidential exam materials pertaining to the 2015 lieutenant promotional exam. OIG did not […]
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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 Releases Review of City’s Collective Bargaining Agreements
A report released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General provides a comprehensive review of the City’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with labor unions, all of which will be negotiated in the near future. Personnel costs constitute the overwhelming majority of the City’s operating expenses and many of the CBAs that govern […]
Read MoreEmergency Medical Services Billing Audit Follow Up
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its July 2016 audit of the Department of Finance’s (DOF) billing for emergency medical services provided by the Chicago Fire Department (CFD). Based on DOF’s responses, OIG concludes that the Department has partially implemented corrective actions related to the audit findings. […]
Read MoreBoard of Ethics Lobbyist Registration Audit Follow-Up
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its March 2016 audit of the lobbyist registration process. Based on the Board of Ethics’s (BOE) responses, OIG concludes that BOE has partially implemented corrective actions related to two of the audit findings and fully implemented corrective actions related to a […]
Read MoreOIG Releases CDOT Aldermanic Menu Program Audit
An audit released today by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) examined the Aldermanic Menu Program, a key component of the Neighborhood Infrastructure Capital Improvement Plan, which is the City’s primary means of residential infrastructure management. The audit found that by relying on the Menu program for improvements to residential streets, alleys, […]
Read MoreOIG Releases 1st Quarter 2017 Report
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has transmitted its first quarter report for 2017 to the City Council and City officials. The report summarizes the Office’s activity from January 1 through March 31, 2017. Also in this quarter’s report are summaries of concluded OIG investigations, inquiries, and other activities. The report includes […]
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