Welcome
Welcome to the Chicago Inspector General's website. We are an independent office dedicated to ensuring honesty and integrity in City government by rooting out corruption, fraud, other misconduct, and waste. Here's what you can find on our website:
IGO-Federal Investigation Leads to Bribery Charges Against 15
A joint investigation between the Inspector General's Office, the U.S. Attorneys Office, the FBI, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service has resulted in the arrest of 15 individuals, including 7 City employees from the Department of Buildings and the Department of Zoning, on charges of bribery and/or conspiracy to commit bribery.
REPORT CORRUPTION IN CHICAGO
We need your help to do our work. Many of our investigations begin with reports, tips, and complaints from City employees and other citizens who see corruption in Chicago. Click here to find out how you can report corruption, fraud or other misconduct.
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".
"Accord Complaints" 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.
An Accord Complaint could result in monetary damages for victims of discrimination, and discipline or prosecution for the offenders.
Accord Complaints are filed directly with our office and investigated confidentially by us.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Office of the Inspector General offers a variety of opportunities in the field of investigations from analysts, auditors, investigators, and attorneys to administrative and support staff.
CURRENTLY HIRING!
To view a listing of available positions Click here.
MESSAGE FROM INSPECTOR GENERAL DAVID HOFFMAN
David Hoffman became Chicago's Inspector General in October 2005. Read his message to Chicago's taxpayers here. See all public statements of the Inspector General here.
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LINKS
When the IGO receives reports involving matters over which it does not have jurisdiction, we forward the information to the appropriate agency. Click here for links to those agencies.