Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The following information about the OEIG is included here pursuant to 5 ILCS 140/4. 

Mission Statement: 

The OEIG is an independent oversight agency created to ensure integrity and accountability within public agencies and entities. The OEIG’s mission is to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, and work with agencies to effectuate a highly ethical workforce and enhance good governance in the agencies it oversees. 

Functional Subdivisions:

OEIG FOIA Officer: 

General Counsel Neil P. Olson
607 E. Adams, 14th Floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1634
OEIG.FOIA@illinois.gov

Photocopy costs for FOIA requests:  

First 50 black-and-white copies are at no charge; $.15 per page for each additional page. 

Documents Immediately Disclosed Upon Request:

• Annual Reports
• Monthly Newsletters 
• HEM Annual Reports  
• HEM Quarterly Reports 
• OEIG Investigation Policy and Procedures Manual 
• Complaint Forms (English and Spanish Language) 
• Request for Documents or Physical Objects Form  
• Request to Record Interview Form 
• Administrative Rights Form 
• Revolving Door Determination Forms (RD-101, RD-102, RD-103) 
• Monthly Reports to Executive Branch Officer (5 ILCS 430/20-85)  

OEIG Offices: 

69 W. Washington, Suite 3400
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 814-5600  

607 E. Adams, 14th Floor
Springfield, IL 62701-1634
(217) 558-5600  

OEIG Operating Budget for FY26: $12,256,900

Number of OEIG Employees:  

Approximately 85 full-time equivalent employees.  

The Executive Ethics Commission has the authority to promulgate rules governing the investigations of the OEIG, 5 ILCS 430/20-15(1), and to appoint a Special Executive Inspector General in certain circumstances.  5 ILCS 430/20-21.