Publications
Advisory Concerning Unannounced Inspections of City Premises
OIG advisory to the Mayor’s Office, and departmental response, regarding unannounced inspections of City premises.
Public Safety Draft 2026 Outlook on Police Oversight and Accountability
The Public Safety section of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) works to improve the effectiveness, accountability, and transparency of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) and Chicago’s police accountability agencies, and to transform the critical relationship between CPD and the communities it serves.
Audit and Program Review Draft 2026 Annual Plan
The OIG Audit and Program Review (APR) section supports the OIG mission by conducting independent, objective analysis and evaluation of municipal programs and operations, issuing public reports, and making recommendations to strengthen and improve the delivery of public services.
Second Follow-up to OIG’s Second Audit of the Chicago Fire Department’s Fire and Emergency Medical Response Times
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a second follow-up to its October 2021 audit of the Chicago Fire Department’s (CFD) fire and emergency medical response times.
Audit of Chicago Fire Department’s Annual Fire Prevention Inspections and Tests
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of the annual inspection and testing processes of the Chicago Fire Department’s (CFD) Fire Prevention Bureau (FPB).
Welcoming City Ordinance Report: Third Quarter Report
The Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) requires the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to submit a quarterly report on its WCO compliance to the Mayor’s Office and the Office of Inspector General.
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2023-0004720 (OIG case #C2025-000000082).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log #2024-0003351 (OIG Case #C2025-000000244)
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2024-0006026 (OIG case #C2024-000000500).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2022-0003489 (OIG case #C2024-000000230).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2021-0002050 (OIG case #C2024-000000096).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2024-0003973 (OIG case #C2025-000000268).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2023-0005654 (OIG case #C2025-000000289).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2023-0002878 (OIG case #C2024-000000347).
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Disciplinary Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department disciplinary investigation log number: 2023-0004524 (OIG case #C2025-000000157).