OIG Peer Reviews

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is a certified, peer-reviewed member of the Association of Inspectors General (AIG), a national organization that encourages professional development; standardizes practices, policies, and ethics; and establishes professional qualifications and certifications for Offices of Inspectors General.

As a member of AIG, we participate in a rigorous peer review process to assess our compliance with professional standards. Every three years, we invite a team of inspectors from other oversight agencies across the country to review our policies and practices, interview our staff, etc., and provide us with any recommendations to improve our operations. Members of Chicago’s OIG team also have served on peer review teams to support other organizations and to stay connected to best practices in government oversight. By inviting peer review, we “walk the walk” on continuous improvement, transparency, and accountability – just as we ask of the government entities over which we exercise oversight.

OIG and its staff hold various certifications from and memberships in organizations including the Association of Local Government Auditors, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement, and the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics.