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The Inspector General is a certified peer-reviewed member of the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) and Association for Local Government Auditors (ALGA). Established in 2018, the office currently has 1 appropriated full-time employee. In addition, the Inspector General holds various memberships in organizations including the Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE), and the Mid-America Midwestern Intergovernmental Forum (MAMIAF) as an Executive Committee member of the MIAF representing local government entities in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin) annually to exchange ideas about auditing related work. The Inspector General has future endeavors to become a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE).
The Inspector General (IG) conducts independent and objective investigations, audits, reviews and evaluations related to City of Milwaukee government programs and operations, issues public reports of findings, and makes recommendations to strengthen and improve the delivery of City services. The work of the IG serves as a resource for the City Council, policymakers, civic and advocacy organizations, journalists, and the general public. Audits conducted by the IG are independent and objective that follow generally accepted government audit standards (GAGAS) of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) known as The Yellow Book; likewise investigations conducted by the IG are independent and objective that follow U.S. GAO known as The Green Book, which sets the standards for an effective internal control system. These standards help the city run its programs and operations efficiently and effectively. The IG is responsible for non-partisan research and review of City programs and operations, including performance analysis of City services. The IG is empowered to identify and investigate fraud, waste, abuse and corruption by investigating allegations to be directed by the IG.
View prior audits, follow-ups, advisories, and reviews on the Publications page.
The Inspector General can be reached in a number of ways. If you would like to report fraud, waste and abuse, you may choose one of the options below:
You can also contact the IG via email or regular mail.
Office of the City Clerk Attention: Inspector General City of Milwaukee 200 E Wells Street, RM 205 Milwaukee, WI 53202
The inspector general is an independent body that promotes economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in the administration of programs and operation of City government. The Inspector General is a watchdog for the taxpayers of the City of Milwaukee, and has jurisdiction to conduct independent inquiries into most aspects of City government. The Inspector General investigates City officials, employees, agencies, and contractors, and those who seek to do business with the City or seek certification to participate in any City program.
The major functions of the IG are to:
Inspector General Office Fraud Report Form
Provide as much information about the suspected fraud as possible below.
More information increases the chances to prove fraud.
Date: Which of the following classifications best represents the alleged misuse, fraud or abuse? Embezzlement, misuse of funds, assets
Cash kickbacks, bribes, extortion, forgery
Mismanagement, waste, abuse
False statement(s), certification, etc.
Environmental violations
Conflicts of interest, ethics violation
Other (Please describe below)
Please state the name(s) of the individual(s) and the City of Milwaukee involved in the alleged activity:
Name: Name: Name:
Check the relationship of the alleged individual(s) to the City of Milwaukee:
Employee Vendor or Contractor Other (Describe below)
Has the activity been reported to any other person or department? Yes No
If yes to whom and when?
Provide details concerning the alleged activity. Attach additional pages if necessary.
How does the complainant wish to be identified? Anonymous Confidential No Restriction
Complainant’s Information (optional):
Name:
Department (If Applicable):
Address: Phone: Email:
Biography
Email Inspector General
414-286-2146
414-286-3456
City Hall 200 E. Wells Street Room 205 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
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