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Hiring Statistics As Of September 30, 2009

Below you will find hiring statistics for positions filled as required by the February 7, 2006 court order in Shakman v. City of Chicago:

2009 Year-to-Date Hiring Statistics
Position Title Number of
Positions Filled		 Number of
Applicants		 Number of
Interviewees
Assistant Inspector General 1 176 18

As to each individual hired, the court order requires the Inspector General's Office to report whether two or more members of the hiring committee considered the individual unqualified for the position. The answer is that none of the individuals hired in 2009 was found to be unqualified by two members of the hiring committee.

2009 Quarterly Hiring Statistics - Through 6/30/2009
Position Title Number of
Positions Filled		 Number of
Applicants		 Number of
Interviewees
No hiring occurred during this time period
2008 Hiring Statistics
Position Title Number of
Positions Filled		 Number of
Applicants		 Number of
Interviewees
Auditor 2 66 38
Fiscal Administrator 1 70 12
Forensic Audit Investigator 1 44 9
Investigative Assistant 1 494 10
Investigator 5 943 49
Special Assistant 2 73 4
2007 Hiring Statistics
Position Title Number of
Positions Filled		 Number of
Applicants		 Number of
Interviewees
Administrative Assistant 1 1396 10
Assistant Chief Investigator 1 164 4
Assistant Inspector General 2 66 9
Chief Auditor 1 66 5
Investigative Assistant 1 246 11
Investigator 7 1104 30
Senior Auditor 3 98 26
2006 Hiring Statistics
Position Title Number of
Positions Filled		 Number of
Applicants		 Number of
Interviewees
Administrative Assistant 1 229 4
Administrative Assistant II 1 48 14
Assistant Chief Investigator,
Chief Investigator		 4 338 25
Assistant Inspector General 2 90 13
Chief Administrative Officer 1 144 16
Computer Forensic Investigator 1 21 2
Data Services Administrator 1 498 6
Investigative Assistant 1 8 8
Investigator, Investigator Specialist,
Supervising Investigator		 10 2310 264

As to each individual hired, the court order requires the Inspector General's Office to report whether two or more members of the hiring committee considered the individual unqualified for the position. The answer is that none of the individuals hired in 2006, 2007 or 2008 was found to be unqualified by two members of the hiring committee.

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Shakman Complaint Forms

Do you believe you have been a victim of political discrimination in hiring, promotions, or other employment actions by the City of Chicago? On May 31, 2007, the federal court approved an Accord in the Shakman case that designates the Inspector General's Office as the investigating agency for all Shakman Accord Complaints. These are a new kind of Complaint for those who believe they have been subjected to political discrimination by the City of Chicago in any employment decision (hiring, promotions, transfers, etc.) that occurred on or after June 1, 2007. Click here for more information...