The Association of Inspectors General is pleased to present the Spring 2026 AIG Illinois Chapter Training. Session I will take place via Webex on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (Central Time) / 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM (Eastern Time) / 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM (Pacific Time). Session II details and registration will be published soon.
Session Overview
Rats! How to Not Chase Your Tail When Working With Qualitative Audit Methodology
- Amy Dupuis, Performance Analyst, Audit and Program Review, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
- Anne O'Brien, Senior Performance Analyst, Audit and Program Review, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Learning Objectives:
- Show strategies for triangulating sources of testimonial evidence, including how to sequence interviews and leverage the knowledge of subject-matter experts
- Show how to build a qualitative testing strategy that yields sufficient and appropriate evidence
- And finally, discuss the challenges of working on a fast-moving topic receiving active news coverage
Beyond the Byline: When Journalists Become Investigators – Panel
- Moderated by: Deanna Shoss, Director of Communications and Outreach, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
- Panelists:
- Sarah Matsil, Investigator, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
- Erin Hegarty, Investigator, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
- Tessa Weinberg, Investigator, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will identify core skills common to investigative journalism and IG investigations.
- Panelists will illustrate how prior experience in journalism directly informed and strengthened their effectiveness in conducting administrative and oversight investigations.
- Participants will understand how similar information-gathering techniques are applied in both fields, with added emphasis on corroboration, documentation, and evidentiary standards in IG work.
- Participants will recognize how rapport-building, questioning techniques, and credibility assessment are utilized across both disciplines, with adjustments for investigative contexts.
Navigating Challenges for Civilian Audits of Police
Dana Westley, Chief Performance Analyst, Public Safety, City of Chicago Office of Inspector General
Learning Objectives:
- Identify challenges and special considerations for civilian audits of police.
- Review practical audit testing strategies to strengthen the credibility of your organization and its findings with police.
- Address and mitigate bias and limitations in public safety data.
- Navigate moving audit targets due to ongoing police reform.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
CPE Credits: Attendees may be eligible to receive up to 3.8 CPE credits (1.2 Auditing (Governmental), 1.2 Communications and Marketing, 1.4 Specialized Knowledge).
Program Knowledge Level: Basic
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
