Upon conclusion of an investigation by the Office of Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor, a report regarding the investigation may be completed and provided to the appropriate ultimate jurisdictional authority (e.g., the Governor with respect to investigations involving agencies under his/her authority or the Board of Trustees of a State public university or community college with respect to investigations involving its employees). When appropriate, a copy of the report is also furnished to the head of the State agency responsible for managing the complaint.

Such investigative reports may include a recommendation of administrative action to be taken as a result of violations shown by the investigation to be substantiated. Reports may also include recommendations aimed at minimizing the possibility of future occurrences of similar violations or other management actions.

When supported by investigative findings, an investigative report may also be provided to the appropriate prosecutor for review, to determine whether or not the underlying facts support a criminal prosecution.

Because, by law the OEIG is required to conduct its investigative work in a confidential manner, those individuals who file complaints are not normally informed of the existence, status or outcome of an investigation that may result from their complaint. In addition, the records of ongoing investigations are not generally available to the public.

It is the general policy of the Office to neither confirm nor deny the existence of an investigation or review prior to its disposition of the matter.