CHA Office of the Inspector General

The CHA OIG honors the vibrant cultures, histories, and vast contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities across Chicago.

On this Memorial Day, the CHA OIG honors the bravery of all the men and women who gave their lives for the freedoms of this country. Their sacrifice inspires our work and commitment to serving the great city of Chicago.

The CHA OIG recognizes the men and women who serve with honor and perseverance. Thank you for protecting our nation.

Did You Know? Audits ensure CHA staff and contractors follow policies and protect public funds. The CARES Act audit confirmed CHA’s $45,896.66 in COVID 19 relief aid was used properly and fully compliant with federal rules.

Click the link to read the CARES ACT audit. https://bit.ly/4fhnJZJ

We’re hiring an Investigator to help strengthen accountability, increase transparency, and help keep CHA programs running at a high standard.

Click here 👉https://bit.ly/4eBZbuf to apply.

CHA banned a major HCV vendor for repeatedly overcharging Section 8 tenants and violating rent-fairness requirements. Their failure to comply with HCV policies resulted in termination from serving our program participants.

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The Work Continues:
The OIG reached hundreds through three tailored trainings, helping HCV participants, newly elected public housing leaders, and CHA employees better understand how to identify and report fraud, waste, and abuse.

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OIG completed 7 investigations this quarter: 1 with no violations and 6 with recommendations to enhance efficiency. We averaged 124 complaints monthly and trained HCV participants, resident leaders, and CHA staff to report fraud and misconduct.

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We’re already at 349 complaints for the year, and there’s much more to come. Our first quarter report is in progress. Stay tuned to our website and follow us HERE for the latest.
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The OIG finished four audits last year and is currently working on two more. In 2026, we’ll be digging into manual check processing and the CHA hiring process to strengthen transparency and accountability.

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