Hiring Oversight

IGO Releases Report on City’s Reclassification Process

The IGO has published a review of the City’s position title reclassification process administered by the Department of Human Resources (DHR). The IGO review identifies deficiencies in the Reclassification Rules that inhibit the City’s reclassification system’s effectiveness, transparency and accountability. The City’s reclassification system is meant to ensure that employment positions are allocated to class … [Read More...]

Inspector General Issues Statement on City’s New Department of Human Resources Commissioner

Inspector General Joe Ferguson released the following statement on Deputy Inspector General Soo Choi being named the Commissioner for the City’s Department of Human Resources by Mayor-elect Rahm Emanuel: “Today, Mayor-elect Emanuel announced Deputy Inspector General Soo Choi as his nominee to be the next Commissioner of the City’s Department of Human Resources. Ms. Choi … [Read More...]

Inspector General Issues Statement in Support of Mayor’s Proposal to Expand its Jurisdiction

Inspector General Joe Ferguson issued a statement today strongly supporting the Mayor’s proposal to expand the IGO’s jurisdiction to include oversight for City Council and the City’s hiring practices.