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.
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