Inspector General

The Inspector General, who is appointed by the Mayor of the City of Chicago, shall investigate allegations of fraud, waste and financial mismanagement in the District by a Local School Council member or an employee, contractor or member of the Board or involving school projects managed or handled by the Public Building Commission and shall perform other duties requested by the Board including, but not limited to, investigations into employee misconduct, including allegations of criminal activity by employees. Based on the nature, extent or combination of allegations, the Inspector General may refer any matter involving allegations of fraud, waste, financial mismanagement, employee misconduct or employee criminal activity to another appropriate District department for investigation and handling. The Inspector General shall report on and make recommendations to the Board about the investigations completed by the Office of the Inspector General. From time to time the Board acknowledges by Board Resolution the Mayor’s appointment of an individual to serve as Inspector General and the terms of that Resolution will be in full force and effect for the duration of the Inspector General's tenure unless further amended by the Board. Prior to the beginning of each fiscal year, the Board shall determine the budget allocation for operation of the Office of the Inspector General.