CPS Employee Accused of Double-Dipping Through Dual Employment Scheme Now Works for CTA, Records Show – WTTW (Chicago)

The investigation found former district employee Lauren Coleman worked simultaneously for the district and a CPS vendor, logging overlapping hours — including while traveling — triggering improper pay enabled by weak supervisory oversight. Her ability to attain new employment at a government agency despite being designated as ineligible for rehire at another raises questions about how potential hires are screened and how the city and sister agencies communicate about potential hires.
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Cass Andra
1 month ago

If she is prosecuted, there a good chance that she’d be acquitted by a Chicago jury or that the jury could not reach a verdict. Government by the people often fails to protect society and taxpayers when so many people think cheating The Man is admired. Lawlessness feeds on itself.

OldJoe
1 month ago

Gosh,

It never occurred to me that I could work for 2 different employers at the same time and double my income.

Taxpayer
1 month ago

We don’t need no stinking ethics rules

Hello, Indiana!
1 month ago

Does anyone else feel that a thorough investigation of corruption in IL government agencies will uncover waste and fraud that will make MN and MA pale in comparison?

Morefandave
1 month ago

I’m shocked, shocked that something like this could happen in Chicago!

Mark F
1 month ago

The tip of the iceberg for those who are politically connected.

daskoterzar
1 month ago

“raises questions about how potential hires are screened”. That’s funny. CPS screening employees. The extent of their screening is likely a check box on the application that makes sure you are someone’s relative or connected through another social program or vendor – end of screening.

OldJoe
1 month ago
Reply to  daskoterzar

We don’t want nobody that nobody sent.

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