Dr. Laura Kunard has informed the Office of Inspector General that she plans to return to her role as a senior research scientist for CNA, a non–profit research organization that works on policing initiatives for the United States Justice Department. She will continue her work as an Associate Monitor for the Albuquerque Police Department’s court–ordered […]
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OIG Releases Draft Amended Rules
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has posted a draft of its Amended Rules for notice and comment. OIG is soliciting comments from City Hall, City Council, and the public for a period of 45 days from the date of publication, or until February 20th. OIG will consider all comments in finalizing […]
Read MoreSignificant Activity Report: State of Illinois v. Lennie Perry
On December 27, 2017, Department of Streets and Sanitation Tow Truck Driver Lennie Perry was sentenced by Circuit Court of Cook County Judge Lawrence Flood to nine years imprisonment for a bribery scheme where he relocated automobiles parked on City streets and solicited and received bribes in exchange for returning the relocated vehicles to the […]
Read MoreCity Tow Truck Driver Sentenced to Nine Years in Prison for Bribery Scheme
Former City of Chicago Tow Truck Driver Lennie Perry was sentenced to 9 years in prison for a bribery scheme conducted while a City employee. An investigation by the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) in conjunction with the Office of the Cook County’s State’s Attorney and the Chicago Police Department revealed that […]
Read MoreOIG Releases 2018 APR Audit Plan
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) Audit and Program Review section (APR) has published its 2018 Audit Plan. APR supports the OIG mission by conducting independent, objective performance analysis and evaluation of municipal programs and operations, issuing public reports of findings and making recommendations to strengthen and improve the delivery of public […]
Read MoreOIG Releases Follow-Up of the CDOT Pavement Management Audit
The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has completed a follow-up to its December 2015 audit of the City’s pavement management process. Based on the responses provided by the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), we conclude that although the Department is implementing three corrective actions related to the audit finding, it maintains its […]
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