Publications

The Public Safety section of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its June 2022 evaluation, Fairness and Consistency in the Disciplinary Process for Chicago Police Department (CPD) Members. In this follow-up, OIG assesses the corrective actions taken by the agencies in response to each recommendation.

The Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) grants the Office of Inspector General (OIG) the authority to investigate misconduct by Alderpersons, as elected officers of the City, pursuant to MCC §§ 2-56-030(b) and -050(a)(1). The specific redressable misconduct by Alderpersons which OIG can investigate, however, is limited. In contrast to City employees, Alderpersons are not subject to the City of Chicago Personnel Rules or the City’s Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of equity in the provision of mental health services as reflected in the Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI) network. The objective of OIG’s audit was to determine the extent to which MHEI mental health sites provide equitable and integrated care.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2020-0003028.

The Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) requires the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to publish a quarterly report with data on its WCO compliance.

This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) from April 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, and includes information required by the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC).

Hear from Inspector General Deborah Witzburg Second Quarter highlights.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2023-0005877

This report covers investigations regarding the Public Building Commission (PBC) from April 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025. This report is filed with the Audit Committee pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement, Section 2-56 of the Municipal Code of Chicago, and the Memorandum of Understanding by and between PBC and OIG.

Pursuant to Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) § 2-56-240(b), the Annual Report of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) Public Safety section provides a detailed accounting of work published by the Public Safety section in 2024 and an analysis of 2024 data.

The Public Safety section of the Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an inquiry into the City of Chicago’s implementation and enforcement of the Gun Offender Registration Ordinance.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2022-0005043.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2022-0003299.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2021-0004433.

Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2020-0001911.