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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.

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OIG Publishes Audit of DFSS Homeless Services

OIG Publishes Audit of DFSS Homeless Services The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) homeless services. From 2013 to 2014 DFSS spent approximately $60.0 million in taxpayer funds on delegate agencies providing homeless services. The audit reviewed how DFSS selected […]

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OIG Releases Advisory Regarding the City’s Wellness Program

OIG Releases Advisory Regarding the City’s Wellness Program The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released an advisory regarding Chicago Lives Healthy, the City’s employee wellness program. The advisory finds that the City is spending over $3 million annually on the wellness program contract with American Healthways Services, LLC, but does not […]

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OIG Releases Follow-Up on 2014 DOB Elevator Inspection Audit

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a follow-up to a 2014 audit assessing the Department of Building’s (DOB) compliance with the City’s annual elevator inspection requirements. The 2014 audit examined inspection data from 2013 and found that DOB was not in compliance with the municipal code’s inspection requirements. OIG recommended […]

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OIG Releases Second Quarter 2015 Report

OIG Releases 2nd Quarter 2015 Report The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has transmitted its second quarter report for 2015 to the City Council and City officials. The report summarizes the Office’s activity from April 1 through June 30, 2015. OIG’s work continues to identify savings and assist the City in the important […]

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OIG Publishes Audit of City Water Service Inventory and Revenue

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed an audit of the City’s water service account inventory and revenue, managed primarily by the Department of Water Management (DWM) and the Department of Finance (DOF). OIG found that DWM maintained a complete inventory of water accounts and uploaded all meter read data to […]

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OIG Releases Advisory Concerning Waste Disposal from City Infrastructure Projects

OIG Releases Advisory Concerning Waste Disposal from City Infrastructure Projects The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an advisory on the disposal of non-hazardous waste from city infrastructure projects. The report explains that the City has failed to enforce its contract provisions regarding the proper disposal of waste by City vendors. In […]

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