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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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Statement of the Inspector General to the City Council Committee on the Budget and Government Operations

October 29, 2025
Chairman Ervin and Members of the City Council: Thank you for the opportunity to appear before the City Council Committee on Budget and Government Operations.

Did you know that over 89% of the 24th Ward is covered by TIF Districts?

October 24, 2025
Approximately 89% of the 24th Ward is covered by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and is scheduled to remain that way through at least 2032. What is Tax

OIG Finds Critical Shortcomings in Operations of Chicago Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Bureau, Urges Improvements to Protect Public and First Responders

October 23, 2025
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an audit of the annual inspection and testing processes of the Chicago Fire Department’s

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