City of Detroit Office of Inspector General

Office of Inspector General ensures honesty and integrity in Detroit City government by rooting out waste, abuse, fraud, and corruption. A RT ≠ an endorsement.

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"Detroit is at a crossroads. It is one that will determine whether the city honors its commitment to transparency and accountability or quietly retreats from it."
Read the full Op-Ed written by Inspector General Kamau Marable and published in Bridge Detroit here.
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Stay ahead of the curve with the Spring 2026 edition of the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General's Good Government Newsletter! This latest issue features:

*A Personal Legacy: Inspector General Kamau Marable reflects on the profound influence of his parents and their journey to Detroit.

*Don't Get Fooled: Deputy Inspector General Jennifer Bentley breaks down common employment fraud schemes and provides essential red flags to help you avoid "the job that never was."

*Celebrity & Corruption: Attorney Tiye Greene explores the complex federal fraud case involving Fugees member Pras Michel.

*Highway to Fraud: Forensic Auditor David Armstrong warns against the rising tide of unpaid toll text scams and shares immediate steps you can take to protect your personal information.

Read the full newsletter on our website at https://t.co/ApvR3J7WL2 to ensure you're equipped with the knowledge to uphold honesty and integrity in our city government! 

#GoodGovernment #Detroit #CommunityOutreach

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The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General is hiring! To apply for the OIG Investigator position, click here https://t.co/NF1dEygtp9.

More information on the Detroit OIG can be found on our website at https://t.co/14limSmfTG.

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To report Fraud, Abuse, Waste, or Corruption (F.A.W.C.), visit the OIG’s website at: https://t.co/MJEXVHuIam…

OR click here for our online complaint form: https://t.co/cel6PeP7Gy…

Completed forms are delivered directly to the OIG!

You can also call or email the Detroit OIG at [phone] or [email protected].

#FightFraudTogether #Detroit #GoodGovernment #PublicService #CommunityFirst

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Below is the OIG's 2026 1st Quarter Report featuring a remarkable message from the City of Detroit Inspector General Kamau Marable, highlights and key statistics on complaints and investigations, a summary of closed investigations, and the status of recommendations made to City departments and agencies.

Check out the report and other updates on our website - https://t.co/LrtvkZWDyh.

#GoodGovernment #Detroit

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Last month, Detroit Inspector General Kamau Marable joined the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization to inform their residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office. Yorkshire Woods is a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s far northeast side, focused on community improvement through the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization You can learn more about the organization at https://t.co/2y8jsHHTW9.

The OIG team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General or to schedule a presentation at a community event, contact us at [phone] or online at https://t.co/LrtvkZWDyh.

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Last month, Detroit Inspector General Kamau C. Marable joined the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization to inform their residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office. Yorkshire Woods is a residential neighborhood on Detroit’s far northeast side, focused on community improvement through the Yorkshire Woods Community Organization You can learn more about the organization at https://t.co/2y8jsHHTW9.

The OIG team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General or to schedule a presentation at a community event, contact us at [phone] or online at https://t.co/POoB7508yl.

#Goodgovernment #Detroit #CommunityOutreach

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Earlier this month, the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General was pleased to have Kelechi Akinbosede represent the office at the State Bar of Michigan’s (@MiStateBar) Face of Justice networking program at Pershing High School and the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (@DetroitMercyLaw).

The State Bar of Michigan's Face of Justice events offers opportunities for high school and pre-law students to meet with experienced attorneys and judges who practice in diverse areas of the law to answer questions, jumpstart networking, and explore internship and job opportunities in the legal field.

The OIG is committed to investing in our youth and encouraging the next rising stars of oversight! Great job Kelechi! Thank you for skillfully representing the OIG!

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#SBMfaceofjustice
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The Detroit OIG is hiring! Click the link below to apply for the OIG Associate Attorney position by May 15:

https://t.co/4kbQqgM0ty

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The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General's investigation into Gayanga Co., and its owner, Brian McKinney, remains ongoing. For more details on this announcement and the September 11, 2025 interim suspension, read the press release here and on our website at https://t.co/qDURtXyuO6

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The Detroit OIG is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, offering residents, City employees, and contractors, improved access to information, greater transparency into oversight activities, and easier ways to report fraud, abuse, waste, and corruption.

The upgraded website reflects the OIG’s continued commitment to strengthening public trust and promoting accountability across City government.

On the new site you can easily

Search our report library!
Review debarment information!
Track Recommendations made to City departments!
File an online complaint!

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The City of Detroit Office of Inspector General recently published a report regarding allegations that a City of Detroit Board of Police Commissioner abused their authority. The OIG did not find that any fraud, abuse, waste, or corruption occurred. The full report is available here: https://t.co/8nZaMa2Xoi

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Last week, Inspector General Kamau Marable joined the Coalition for Property Tax Justice (@illForeclosures) to inform city residents about the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General and answer any questions regarding the office and its jurisdiction. The Coalition For Property Tax Justice is a collective of several grassroots organizations formed to stop inflated property taxes and the resulting tax foreclosures in Detroit.

The OIG Team is committed to community engagement and actively seeks insight on the important issues throughout the Detroit's neighborhoods. If your community group would like to learn more about the Office of Inspector General, contact the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General online at https://t.co/SZraHMe7ga to schedule a community visit. You can also call us at [phone].

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Today, the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General acknowledges Presidents' Day, and celebrates the leaders who have shaped our nation's journey towards equality. From President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation to the Civil Rights Act championed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, presidential actions have significantly impacted American Black history. As we reflect on the importance of President’s Day, let us keep in mind that integrity in leadership matters and has a lasting influence. Let us remain committed to building a nation where every voice is heard, and every person can thrive.

#PresidentsDay #BlackHistoryMonth #GoodGovernment

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To report Fraud, Abuse, Waste, or Corruption (F.A.W.C.), visit the OIG’s website at: https://t.co/MJEXVHuIam…

OR click here for our online complaint form: https://t.co/cel6PeP7Gy…

Completed forms are delivered directly to the OIG!

You can also call or email the Detroit OIG at [phone] or [email protected].

#FightFraudTogether #Detroit #GoodGovernment #PublicService #CommunityFirst

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The Detroit OIG is hiring! Click the link below to apply for the Associate Attorney position: https://t.co/NroQMHdJTB

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Earlier this month, Detroit OIG Lead Information Analyst, Srinivas Gampa, and his wife, Keerthi Vanama, became citizens of the United States of America! The OIG team showed support by attending their naturalization ceremony at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit. Srini, your journey to citizenship is an inspiration and we are so proud of your perseverance and diligence in accomplishing this great achievement. Congratulations!

#NewUSCitizen #Detroit

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Check out the OIG's 4th Quarter Report featuring statistics of complaints and investigations and the status of open recommendations made to city departments and agencies! #GoodGovernment #Detroit

Available online at: https://t.co/KDo5j51AIh

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As we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we remember a moment in history when Dr. King visited Michigan, just three weeks before he was assassinated. On March 14, 1968, Dr. King spoke to a crowd of over 2000 people in the gymnasium of Grosse Pointe South High School (now Grosse Pointe South). The visit was organized by the Grosse Pointe Human Relations Council, a local citizens' group concerned with fair housing.

In the speech entitled “The Other America”, Dr. King spoke about the stark economic and racial disparities, contrasting the flourishing white America with the struggling black America, and addressed the Vietnam War. He received a standing ovation inside but faced hecklers and protests from anticommunist groups outside, who criticized his anti-war stance. It was one of Dr. King's final major speeches, a poignant moment of dialogue in a divided community just weeks before his death in Memphis, Tennessee. A historic marker now stands at the school to commemorate the speech.

Today, the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General honors the life, memory, and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His message of hope, justice, and the need to confront systemic inequality inspired the world. His vision and leadership continue to guide the fight for civil rights and unity across generations.

Happy MLK Day!

#Detroit #MLKDay2026

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Celebrating the holiday season with the team at the City of Detroit Office of Inspector General last month. Wishing everyone had a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!