CHA Office of the Inspector General

CHA Office of the Inspector General An independent body within the Chicago Housing Authority whose purpose is to investigate matters concerning fraud, theft, waste, abuse, and misconduct.

HOW DO I CONTACT THE OIG? Online Submissions

Use our anonymous, online complaint portal. Complete the online form by CLICKING HERE. By Email

[email protected]

By Phone

Call the OIG Hotline:

You can call OIG toll-free at 1-800-544-7139
You can fax OIG at (312) 786-6623

The CHA OIG honors the vibrant cultures, histories, and vast contributions of Asian and Pacific Islander communities acr...
05/28/2026

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 t...
05/25/2026

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. ...
05/16/2026

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 conf...
05/14/2026

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 runnin...
05/08/2026

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. Th...
05/06/2026

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.

Read more https://bit.ly/3OFDe2J

The Work Continues:The OIG reached hundreds through three tailored trainings, helping HCV participants, newly elected pu...
04/28/2026

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.

Visit our website https://bit.ly/3ZuGijQ

OIG completed 7 investigations this quarter: 1 with no violations and 6 with recommendations to enhance efficiency. We a...
04/21/2026

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.

Read the full report 👉https://bit.ly/3OFDe2J

We’re already at 349 complaints for the year, and there’s much more to come. Our first quarter report is in progress. St...
04/01/2026

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.
🔗https://www.thecha.org/office-inspector-general

The OIG finished four audits last year and is currently working on two more. In 2026, we’ll be digging into manual check...
02/26/2026

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.

Keep up with our work. Tap the link below. 👇
🔗https://bit.ly/3ZY9vEu

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60 E. Van Buren Street, 7th Floor
Chicago, IL
60605

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+18005447139

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