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Public commenters press Cook County on language access, tribal certification and allegations about OIIG handling of complaints
Summary
Public testimony at the March 12 Cook County Board meeting covered concerns about internal investigations at the Office of the Inspector General, language protections for immigrant communities, inclusion of tribal entities in minority business certification, and services for people with developmental disabilities.
Several members of the public addressed the Cook County Board of Commissioners on March 12, raising distinct concerns about county oversight, language access and services for people with disabilities.
An individual who identified themself as a former Cook County Department of Revenue employee alleged problems with the county Office of the Inspector General (OIG). The speaker said the office had declined to investigate prior complaints, did not provide whistleblower protection and had failed to publish findings in a later probe; the speaker characterized the OIG’s budget request as an effort to “maintain the appearance of independence.” These comments were…
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