Chicago Office of Inspector General Releases Quarterly Report Featuring Three Major Audits of Core City Operations

FOR RELEASE:
July 15, 2026

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The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) today announced the publication of its latest quarterly report, highlighted by the completion of three major audits examining core City operations. These audits assess opportunities to strengthen financial management of the more than $8 billion owed to the City, evaluate the performance of the City Council Office of Financial Analysis, and review the City's metered water billing processes-each reflecting OIG's continued commitment to transparency and accountability. This report is filed with City Council pursuant to Section 2-56-120 of the Municipal Code of Chicago (MCC).

Inspector General David Glockner, who assumed office in late May, emphasized the significance of this work and the strong foundation that made it possible. "These audits address areas important to the City's long-term financial health and operational effectiveness," Glockner said. "They represent the type of independent oversight that helps ensure City government is fulfilling its responsibilities to residents."

The report also details progress across OIG's Investigations, Public Safety, and Compliance sections. The Investigations section completed multiple cases resulting in findings of employee misconduct, including nine cases tied to pandemic relief fraud totaling more than $275,000 in improper loans. OIG's Public Safety section continued oversight of Chicago's police accountability agencies through reviews of Chicago Police Department (CPD) homicide investigations, officer decertification practices, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability's (COPA) backlog reduction efforts, and CPD hiring reforms. The Compliance section maintained its monitoring of City hiring practices and campaign finance activity for potential violations of municipal rules.

Glockner noted that the leadership transition offered an opportunity to strengthen OIG's internal operations. "As we review the performance of City departments, we must also hold ourselves to the highest standards," he said. "We are taking a close look at how to complete audits and investigations more efficiently, expand the use of data analytics, and ensure our work focuses on the City's most significant challenges."

Quarterly Oversight Activity: By the Numbers

• During Q2 2026, OIG published four audits, one follow up audit, five Recommendations to Reopen CPD Disciplinary Investigations, and the Public Safety Section Annual Report.
• At the close of the quarter, OIG had 243 active misconduct investigations involving City employees, elected officials, contractors, or others connected to City business.
• The Public Safety section reviewed 319 closed disciplinary investigations conducted by CPD's Bureau of Internal Affairs and COPA, and opened 50 cases for in depth review.

OIG remains committed to promoting integrity, effectiveness, and fairness throughout City government and will continue providing updates on its oversight activities through future public reports.

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