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The Association of Inspectors General Illinois Chapter presents its Spring 2024 Training webinar series. Part I will take place on Friday, April 19 and Part II will take place on Friday, April 26. Both webinars are from 8:30 AM (Central) - 12:00 PM (Central). Click here to register for April 26.
Part I: Session Overview and Learning Objectives
Auditing Encampments Outreach: Human-Centered Issues in Public Discourse
Some performance audit topics have high public visibility. Some have crucial implications for the most vulnerable people. Some have both. In auditing the City's outreach to encampments of people experiencing homelessness, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General had to confront an enormously sensitive topic, not least for the people with this lived experience. At the same time, this presented an opportunity to improve the public's understanding of homelessness and support more informed policy decision-making. This led the team to develop an audit methodology that went beyond counting dollars and people, and into Chicago's on-the-ground efforts to support, house, and safeguard the rights of encampment residents. The City of Chicago OIG will discuss its audit approach and lessons learned.
- Learning objective: Learn about audit methodology used in the City of Chicago OIG audit of the City's outreach to people experiencing homelessness, as a human-centered issue. The City of Chicago OIG will discuss its audit approach and lessons learned
Presenters
Benjamin Spies, Chief Performance Analyst, City of Chicago OIG
Justin Gutierrez, Performance Analyst, City of Chicago OIG
Critical Incident Response Perspective: George Floyd Investigation
A discussion on the challenges and rewards of the multi-agency investigation into the death of George Floyd. This presentation will focus on the response and management of an investigation into a globally monitored crime and discuss how some lessons learned may apply to critical incident and investigative response readiness of participating agencies.
- Learning objectives: Learn about the multi-agency investigation into the death of George Floyd; Understand the FBI's Civil Rights Program and the crimes investigated; Effectively plan for intra-agency cooperation in response to critical incidents; Determine the investigative response readiness of participating agencies
Presenter
Michael Melcher, Senior Investigator, CHA OIG
Click here to read more about the webinar on April 26!
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
CPE Credits: Attendees may be eligible to receive up to 3 CPE credits (Auditing and Specialized Knowledge)
Program Knowledge Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
The training will be held on WebEx from 8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Central Time)/9:30 AM -1:00 PM (Eastern Time)/6:30 AM-10:00 AM (Pacific Time).
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Agenda (Central)
8
30AM
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8
45AM
8
45AM
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9
45AM
Auditing Encampments Outreach: Human-Centered Issues in Public Discourse
Justin Gutierrez•Ben SpiesSome performance audit topics have high public visibility. Some have crucial implications for the most vulnerable people. Some have both. In auditing the City’s outreach to encampments of people experiencing homelessness, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General had to confront an enormously sensitive topic, not least for the people with this lived experience. At the same time, this presented an opportunity to improve the public’s understanding of homelessness and support more informed policy decision-making. This led the team to develop an audit methodology that went beyond counting dollars and people, and into Chicago’s on-the-ground efforts to support, house, and safeguard the rights of encampment residents. The City of Chicago OIG will discuss its audit approach and lessons learned.
9
45AM
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10
00AM
10
00AM
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11
30AM
Critical Incident Response Perspective: George Floyd Investigation
Michael MelcherA discussion on the challenges and rewards of the multi-agency investigation into the death of George Floyd. This presentation will focus on the response and management of an investigation into a globally monitored crime and discuss how some lessons learned may apply to critical incident and investigative response readiness of participating agencies.
11
30AM
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12
00PM
Conclusion and April 26 Preview
Kathryn RichardsAuditing Encampments Outreach: Human-Centered Issues in Public Discourse
Some performance audit topics have high public visibility. Some have crucial implications for the most vulnerable people. Some have both. In auditing the City’s outreach to encampments of people experiencing homelessness, the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General had to confront an enormously sensitive topic, not least for the people with this lived experience. At the same time, this presented an opportunity to improve the public’s understanding of homelessness and support more informed policy decision-making. This led the team to develop an audit methodology that went beyond counting dollars and people, and into Chicago’s on-the-ground efforts to support, house, and safeguard the rights of encampment residents. The City of Chicago OIG will discuss its audit approach and lessons learned.
Speakers
Justin Gutierrez
Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector GeneralJustin Gutierrez joined the Office of Inspector General in 2019 and currently serves as a Performance Analyst for Audit & Program Review. Gutierrez previously worked for Chicago Public Schools as a Community Integration Specialist. In this role, he supported high school age students with disabilities through instruction and connection to the resources necessary for independent living. Gutierrez earned a BA in Sociology from North Central College in Naperville, IL, and an MA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Ben Spies
Chief Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector GeneralBenjamin Spies joined the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General in 2016 as a Performance Analyst and currently serves as a Chief Performance Analyst for Audit & Program Review. Previously, he served as Director of Economic Development for the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago, where he was responsible for advocacy and neighborhood development efforts. He is a Certified Inspector General Auditor and an alumnus of Public Allies Chicago. Spies earned a BA in English and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MA in Public Policy from Central European University in Budapest.
Critical Incident Response Perspective: George Floyd Investigation
A discussion on the challenges and rewards of the multi-agency investigation into the death of George Floyd. This presentation will focus on the response and management of an investigation into a globally monitored crime and discuss how some lessons learned may apply to critical incident and investigative response readiness of participating agencies.
Speakers
Michael Melcher
Senior Investigator at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIGMichael Melcher joined the Chicago Housing Authority OIG as a Senior Investigator in June 2023 after retiring from the FBI as Acting Chief of the Crisis Management Unit at FBI Headquarters. Mike also served as the Supervisory Special Agent for the Public Corruption/Civil Rights squad at the Minneapolis Field Office. Mike previously spent several years in the Chicago field office, working terrorism, special events, and Russian Organized Crime matters. Mike previously served as a police officer in Sioux Falls, SD and also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Russian interpreter and chemical weapons arms control inspector. He has a degree in Political Science from the University of South Dakota and training in leadership development from the FBI.
Conclusion and April 26 Preview
Speakers
Kathryn Richards
Inspector General at Chicago Housing AuthorityKathryn Richards was appointed as Inspector General for the Chicago Housing Authority by the CHA Board of Commissioners in April 2021. Richards is a Certified Inspector General through the Association of Inspectors General and a licensed attorney. Prior to CHA, Richards spent 10 years as the Chief Assistant Inspector General for the City of Chicago OIG. In that role, she provided strategic guidance and legal counsel on all OIG activities, including investigations, audits, and reviews. Richards also serves as Board President of the Illinois Chapter of the Association of Inspectors General, which provides training in professional best practices for all Illinois IG agencies. She previously served as a staff attorney with the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Richards holds a B.A. in Political Science from New York University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude with a certificate in public interest law.
Speakers
Justin Gutierrez
Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
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Ben Spies
Chief Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
More Information
Justin
Gutierrez
Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Justin Gutierrez joined the Office of Inspector General in 2019 and currently serves as a Performance Analyst for Audit & Program Review. Gutierrez previously worked for Chicago Public Schools as a Community Integration Specialist. In this role, he supported high school age students with disabilities through instruction and connection to the resources necessary for independent living. Gutierrez earned a BA in Sociology from North Central College in Naperville, IL, and an MA in Urban Planning from the University of Illinois Chicago.
Michael
Melcher
Senior Investigator at IL Chicago Housing Authority OIG
Michael Melcher joined the Chicago Housing Authority OIG as a Senior Investigator in June 2023 after retiring from the FBI as Acting Chief of the Crisis Management Unit at FBI Headquarters. Mike also served as the Supervisory Special Agent for the Public Corruption/Civil Rights squad at the Minneapolis Field Office. Mike previously spent several years in the Chicago field office, working terrorism, special events, and Russian Organized Crime matters. Mike previously served as a police officer in Sioux Falls, SD and also served in the U.S. Air Force as a Russian interpreter and chemical weapons arms control inspector. He has a degree in Political Science from the University of South Dakota and training in leadership development from the FBI.
Kathryn
Richards
Inspector General at Chicago Housing Authority
Kathryn Richards was appointed as Inspector General for the Chicago Housing Authority by the CHA Board of Commissioners in April 2021. Richards is a Certified Inspector General through the Association of Inspectors General and a licensed attorney. Prior to CHA, Richards spent 10 years as the Chief Assistant Inspector General for the City of Chicago OIG. In that role, she provided strategic guidance and legal counsel on all OIG activities, including investigations, audits, and reviews. Richards also serves as Board President of the Illinois Chapter of the Association of Inspectors General, which provides training in professional best practices for all Illinois IG agencies. She previously served as a staff attorney with the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Richards holds a B.A. in Political Science from New York University and a J.D. from DePaul University College of Law, where she graduated summa cum laude with a certificate in public interest law.
Ben Spies
Chief Performance Analyst at IL City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Benjamin Spies joined the City of Chicago Office of Inspector General in 2016 as a Performance Analyst and currently serves as a Chief Performance Analyst for Audit & Program Review. Previously, he served as Director of Economic Development for the Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago, where he was responsible for advocacy and neighborhood development efforts. He is a Certified Inspector General Auditor and an alumnus of Public Allies Chicago. Spies earned a BA in English and Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MA in Public Policy from Central European University in Budapest.