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The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General works to make City government better and to hold City actors accountable when they break the rules. If you have information about misconduct, waste, abuse, or mismanagement relating to City officials, City employees, or contractors and subcontractors providing goods or services to the City, or suggestions to improve City government, report it to the Office of Inspector General.
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OIG’s data dashboards present visualizations of data to shine the light on how the City and City departments operate.
In 2024, the Chicago Fire Department Responded to 233 Animal Bites in Chicago. Which Ward Reported the Most?
A brief history of the Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) promotes fire safety, provides emergency care, and extinguishes fires. CFD is
Ahead of 2026 Budget Planning, OIG Releases New Data Dashboard on Chicago Police Overtime, Detailing Hundreds of Millions in Overtime Spending
FOR RELEASE: July 24, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a new
Chicago City Council Votes by Overwhelming Majority to Protect Oversight; Having Better Secured OIG’s Effectiveness and Independence, IG Witzburg Will Not Seek Second Term
On July 16, 2025, Chicago’s City Council voted overwhelmingly in support of Ordinance SO2025-0015583, which protects against threats posed by City Hall