Publications
Audit of Department of Finance’s Civilian Workers’ Compensation Program Administration
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted an audit of the Department of Finance’s (DOF) administration of the City’s civilian Workers’ Compensation Program. The City Council Committee on Finance administered the City of Chicago’s Workers’ Compensation Program until 2019.
Staffing: Sworn Chicago Police Department Members Assigned with Patrol Duties
Whether responding to a 911 call or patrolling a Beat, Chicago Police Department (CPD) members are essential to ensuring public safety by responding to emergencies and being present in communities. Yet, measuring CPD’s patrol presence in a particular location in the City is a complex, opaque, and imprecise exercise.
OIG Second Quarter Report for the Public Building Commission
This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) as they relate to the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) from April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.
Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) from April 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024, and includes information required by the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC).
Welcoming City Ordinance Report: Second Quarter 2024
The Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) requires the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to publish a quarterly report with data on its WCO compliance.
Advisory Regarding Chicago Police Department Member Affiliation with Anti-Government and Extremist Groups
On April 25, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) notified the Mayor’s Office of concerns about the incidence and handling of allegations that members of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) belong to or associate with extremist and anti-government groups.
Recommendation to Reopen Chicago Police Department Misconduct Investigation
Recommendation to reopen Chicago Police Department misconduct investigation log number: 2023-0004935.
Follow-up to the Audit of the Department of Buildings’ Permit Inspections Process
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General has completed a follow-up to its August 2022 audit of the Department of Buildings’ (DOB) permit inspections process. Based on DOB’s responses, OIG concludes that DOB has not implemented corrective actions related to the audit findings.
Follow-up Inquiry on the Chicago Police Department’s Preparedness for Mass Gatherings
The Public Safety section of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up inquiry of its February 2021 review of “Chicago’s Response to George Floyd Protests and Unrest.”
OIG First Quarter 2024 Report for Public Building Commission
This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) as they relate to the Public Building Commission of Chicago (PBC) from January 1, 2024 through March 31, 2024.
Quarterly Report: First Quarter 2024
This quarterly report provides an overview of the operations of the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) from January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024, and includes information required by the Municipal Code of Chicago.
Processing the Backlog of Background Investigations for Chicago Police Department Applicants
Pursuant to the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC) §§ 2-56-030 and -230, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has conducted an inquiry concerning a large volume of unprocessed routine background investigations for individuals applying for employment with the Chicago Police Department (CPD).
Welcoming City Ordinance Report: First Quarter 2024
The Welcoming City Ordinance (WCO) requires the Chicago Police Department (CPD) to publish a quarterly report with data on its WCO compliance.
Department of Family and Support Services’ Strategic Contracting Follow-up
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its August 2022 audit of the Department of Family and Support Services’ (DFSS) Strategic Contracting.
Advisory Concerning the City’s Complaint-Based Approach to City Services
To support the coordination of the City’s service delivery strategy, this advisory summarizes OIG’s encounters with inefficient complaint-based service provision and suggests improvements to promote a balance between complaint-based and proactive approaches.