City of Detroit Office of Inspector General

05/28/2026

Stay ahead of the curve with the Spring 2026 edition of the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General's Good Government Newsletter! This latest issue features:

*A Personal Legacy: Inspector General Kamau Marable reflects on the profound influence of his parents and their journey to Detroit.

*Don't Get Fooled: Deputy Inspector General Jennifer Bentley breaks down common employment fraud schemes and provides essential red flags to help you avoid "the job that never was."

*Celebrity & Corruption: Attorney Tiye Greene explores the complex federal fraud case involving Fugees member Pras Michel.

*Highway to Fraud: Forensic Auditor David Armstrong warns against the rising tide of unpaid toll text scams and shares immediate steps you can take to protect your personal information.

Read the full newsletter here or on our website at www.detoig.org to ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to uphold honesty and integrity in our city government!

05/20/2026

The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General is hiring! To apply for the OIG Investigator position, click here https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/detroit?keywords=investigative.

More information on the Detroit OIG can be found on our website at https://www.detoig.org/.

05/18/2026

To report Fraud, Abuse, Waste, or Corruption
(F.A.W.C.), visit the OIG’s website and online complaint form links in our bio!

Completed forms are delivered directly to the OIG!

You can also call or email the Detroit OIG at (313) 628-2517 or [email protected].

05/08/2026

Below is the OIG's 2026 1st Quarter Report featuring a remarkable message from the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General Kamau Marable, highlights and key statistics on complaints and investigations, a summary of closed investigations, and the status of recommendations made to City departments and agencies.

Check out the report and other updates on our website - detoig.org.

05/08/2026

Detroit Inspector General Kamau Marable joined the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization to inform their residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office. Yorkshire Woods is a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s far northeast side, focused on community improvement through the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization You can learn more about the organization at yorkshirewoods.org.

The OIG team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General or to schedule a presentation at a community event, contact us at (313) 628-2571 or online at detoig.org.

04/29/2026

Last month, Detroit Inspector General Kamau C. Marable joined the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization to inform their residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office. Yorkshire Woods is a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s far northeast side, focused on community improvement through the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization You can learn more about the organization at yorkshirewoods.org.

The OIG team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General or to schedule a presentation at a community event, contact us at (313) 628-2571 or online at https://www.detoig.org/.

04/24/2026

Earlier this month, the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General was pleased to have Kelechi Akinbosede represent the office at the State Bar of Michigan’s Face of Justice networking program at Pershing High School and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

The State Bar of Michigan's Face of Justice events offers opportunities for high school and pre-law students to meet with experienced attorneys and judges who practice in diverse areas of the law to answer questions, jumpstart networking, and explore internship and job opportunities in the legal field.

The OIG is committed to investing in our youth and encouraging the next rising stars of oversight! Great job Kelechi! Thank you for skillfully representing the OIG!

04/04/2026

"Detroit is at a crossroads. It is one that will determine whether the city honors its commitment to transparency and accountability or quietly retreats from it."
Read the full Op-Ed written by Inspector General Kamau Marable and published in Bridge Detroit here.

The current approach, reducing funding below what the ordinance requires, doesn’t just undermine prior commitments; it conflicts with the law itself.

03/09/2026

The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General (OIG) is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering residents, City employees, and contractors, improved access to information, greater transparency into oversight activities, and easier ways to report fraud, abuse, waste, and corruption.

The upgraded website reflects the OIG’s continued commitment to strengthening public trust and promoting accountability across City government.

On the new site you can easily

Search our report library!
Review debarment information!
Track Recommendations made to City departments!
File an online complaint!

02/17/2026

Last week, Inspector General Kamau Marable joined the Coalition for Property Tax Justice to inform city residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office and its jurisdiction. The Coalition For Property Tax Justice is a collective of several grassroots organizations formed to stop inflated property taxes and the resulting tax foreclosures in Detroit.

The OIG Team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout the Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the Office of Inspector General, contact the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General online at https://detroitmi.gov/government/office-inspector-general to schedule a community visit. You can also call us at (313) 628-2571.