Opening Statement of the Inspector General, the Joint Committee on Workforce Development and Audit; Committees, Rules and Ethics Opening Statement of the Inspector General, December 14, 2015 Chairs and Members of the Committee on Workforce Development and Audit and the Committee on Committees, Rules and Ethics: Good morning Chairman O’Connor and Chairman Harris and all the […]
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OIG Releases 2016 Audit Plan and List of Upcoming Audits
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published the 2016 Annual Audit Plan for its Audit and Program Review Section. The Plan outlines: audits that OIG is considering for 2016, follow-up audits likely to occur in 2016, ongoing audits, and audits completed in 2015. OIG’s audits promote economical, efficient, effective, and ethical […]
Read MoreOIG Follows Up on Audit of BACP Medallion Sales and Taxicab Inspections
OIG Follows Up on Audit of BACP Medallion Sales and Taxicab Inspections The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report in follow-up to a March 2015 audit of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) taxicab regulatory compliance. OIG’s audit examined taxicab regulation during 2013, focusing on the medallion auction process […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Third Quarter 2015 Report
OIG Releases 3rd Quarter 2015 Report The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has transmitted its third quarter report for 2015 to the City Council and City officials. The report summarizes the Office’s activity from July 1 through September 30, 2015. In his cover letter, Inspector General Joe Ferguson notes, “Moving forward, our […]
Read MoreInspector General’s 2015 Statement to Chicago City Council Budget Committee
Opening Statement of the Inspector General, 2016 Budget Hearings, September 30, 2015 Madam Chair and members of the City Council: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today before the Committee on the Budget & Government Operations. I look forward to answering your questions and discussing the Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) 2016 budget request. This […]
Read MoreDraft of OIG’s 2016 Audit Plan Available for Public Comment
Draft of OIG’s 2016 Audit Plan Available for Public Comment The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published a draft of the 2016 Annual Plan for its Audit and Program Review Section. The Plan includes information on audits that OIG is currently considering for 2016, follow-up audits that are likely to occur […]
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