The Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General released its annual report, detailing investigations into sports fraud, improper campaign conduct, and more.
The Chicago Public Schools watchdog investigated more than 300 complaints beginning July 1, 2023, ending June 30, 2024. The Chicago Public Schools Office of the Inspector General released its annual report Wednesday. They involved sports fraud , sexual misconduct cases and improper conduct from former Mayor Lori Lightfoot 's campaign. Highlights of the CPS Inspector General's annual report include ongoing fraud involving high school sports.
The OIG found basketball coaches recruited at least 17 varsity players who were not eligible to play at the school. In some instances, a coach helped families create false 'proof-of-residency documents'. In addition, the watchdog found 36 former CPS employees on the 'Do Not Hire' list who worked as CPS sports officials. The OIG is recommending CPS reform how it oversees and regulates high school sports, including creating a new position to manage and enforce compliance. The watchdog's report also includes an investigation into former Mayor Lori Lightfoot's second mayoral campaign. The OIG says a campaign employee improperly solicited staff and CPS students to volunteer for the Lightfoot's campaign. However, there is no evidence Lightfoot was aware of it before media reports last year. Although, the report notes that the mayor's 'failure to fully cooperate impeded the OIG's investigation'. A spokeswoman for Lightfoot denies the former mayor didn't cooperate. She said they faithfully cooperated with all requests for available documents as well as a lengthy interview
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