Chicago Office of Inspector General

OIG wants to hear from you! 📢 Be a part of the conversation on improving accountability and transparency of City government. Share your thoughts today at igchicago.org/listening-tours.

OIG joined @OliveHarvey_CCC grad week and connected with students to share their thoughts on City government oversight. We’re grateful for their time and input. Congratulations to the #gradCCC class of 2026!

OIG extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @Chicago_Police Officer John Bartholomew. We are also keeping the critically injured officer in our thoughts.

OIG finds @ChicagoCOFA provided limited assistance to City Council in budget planning and decision making. 🔗 igchicago.org/publications/c…

OIG joined @HW_College's spring career fair, where the team distributed OIG career resources and encouraged students to share ideas for #OIGListeningTours. Visit igchicago.org/listening-tours to share your thoughts today!

OIG found @ChicagoDOF lacks tools for managing and addressing debt with at least $8.1 billion in outstanding debt owed to the City. 🔗 igchicago.org/publications/d…

OIG releases First Quarter 2026 Report, documenting mishandled death investigation, widespread drinking on the clock at the airport, breach of fiduciary duty, and PPP loan fraud. Read the full report here: igchicago.org/publications/q….

OIG finds inconsistent practices and lack of transparency in @Chicago_Police’s relieving members of police powers during misconduct investigations. Read more: igchicago.org/publications/c….

Congratulations to Senior Performance Analyst Anne O'Brien for being named a 2026 ALGA Rising Star! The award recognizes local government auditor's initiative and commitments that positively impact auditing profession. Read about Anne’s journey at algaonline.org/page/rising-st….

OIG extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of @CFDMedia Firefighter/EMT Michael Altman.

OIG staff joined Senior Sock Hop at Ping Tom Memorial Park where they engaged seniors to share their thoughts on how to improve City government. Special thanks @ChicagoParks staff for hosting. #OIGListeningTours

Deputy Inspector General Darwyn Jones shares an insider view of OIG’s Audit and Program Review section and of the role performance audits play within an oversight agency. 🔗 algaonline.org/page/2026_spri…

OIG joined @ChicagoDPS 2026 City of Chicago Construction Summit yesterday to connect with event participants, distribute resources about OIG and how to connect, and encourage input for #OIGListeningTours survey.

OIG hosted a career tour for @LoyolaChicago students interested in City government, law, investigations, and data analytics. A panel led by Loyola alums from among OIG staff shared insights about careers in public service.

Thank you to @49thWard for including OIG in your Town Hall last night! OIG volunteers kicked off our annual listening tours at the event, inviting community members to share their thoughts about City government on the Listening Tour Survey (take it here: igchicago.org/listening-tours)

As OIG plans inquiry projects for 2027, we want to hear what you think! Share your thoughts on what City government could do to improve your quality of life. Visit igchicago.org/listening-tours today. #OIGListeningTours

City’s Department of Law Improperly Refused to Provide “High Profile” Hiring Records to OIG – But Then Produced Them in Response to Covert FOIA Request ow.ly/O7kf50YpbqU

From investigators to analysts to the inspector general, women play pivotal roles across OIG, driving its mission to promote integrity and accountability in City government. OIG proudly celebrates #WomensHistoryMonth.

OIG concluded an audit of @ChicagoOEMC’s management of 311 and service request performance. OIG finds lack of clarity and transparency in the 311 request process, limiting its potential to improve City services and risking public distrust. 🔗 igchicago.org/publications/3…