David L. Wells, Executive Inspector General
 

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can make complaints to the OEIG?

Complaints may be made to the OEIG by ANYONE e.g., residents of the State, employees of the State, and vendors. However, the complaint must relate to the conduct of an employee of the Treasurer or the actions of a person or entity doing business with the Office of the State Treasurer. Complaints referencing violations of the Ethics Act or other actions not related to the State Treasurer will be referred to the appropriate OEIG or other law enforcement agency.



Can complaints to the OEIG be anonymous?

No. All complaints are to be in writing and may not be anonymous.


 
How can I file a complaint with the OEIG?

Contact the OEIG and request a complaint form
Complaint Form
Chicago Office: (312) 814-1698
Springfield Office: (217) 557-1972
24 Hour Confidential Hotline: (877) 888-0002
E-Mail: oig@treasurer.state.il.us

 
What information do I give when filing a complaint?

Please let the OEIG know:
Name:
Mailing address:
A contact phone number:


What happens to my complaint call or e-mail?

Upon receipt of your call or email, a Complaint Form will be mailed to the address given. When you receive the Complaint Form, complete the form and return it to the OEIG. The Executive Inspector General or a member of his staff will contact you to make an appointment to discuss the information within the complaint.


What happens if I do not want to meet within a State facility?

If you are apprehensive about meeting for the interview, a convenient time and an off-site location will be arranged to ensure confidentiality.

 
Who will find out I filed a complaint with the OEIG?

The identity of the person making the complaint is confidential by law and can not be revealed without your consent. Even at the conclusion of the investigation the OEIG does not reveal the identity of the complainant in making recommendations to the Treasurer.

 
What "Type Activities" are under the jurisdiction of the OEIG?

Some examples of allegations investigated by the OEIG are:

Waste
Fraud
Corruption
Ghost pay rolling
Bid rigging
Theft
Abuse of state property
Procurement fraud
Abuse of time
Employees performing political activities on state time
 

 
Are all complaints investigated?

The OEIG declines to investigate any allegation that has been fully adjudicated (administratively or in a court) or is pending before an administrative agency or pending in a civil or criminal court.

 
Are there any time restraints in filing a complaint?

By law, the OEIG can not accept complaints alleging misconduct that are older than 1 year, absent attempts to conceal the existence of underlying facts.

 
Contact information

Office of the Executive Inspector General
Illinois State Treasurer
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 15-600
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 814-1698 (Office)

 

Office of the Executive Inspector General
Illinois State Treasurer
300 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 557-1972 (Office)
(217) 557-4052 (Fax)



E-Mail: oig@treasurer.state.il.us

 

 

24 Hour Confidential Hotline: (877) 888-0002

 

 

 


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