Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2010
Investigation into alleged nepotism and political connections
A Fox News investigation alleged that numerous relatives of the executive director were employed by the agency and examined the employment of relatives of an Illinois state senator together with alleged legislative steering of state funds.
2008
Audit findings on employee qualification records and related-party raise
A special state audit found missing qualification paperwork for nearly one-third of employees and questioned a substantial raise awarded to a relative of CEO Francisco Cisneros shortly after hiring.
1999
Illinois audit of expenditures and executive compensation
An Illinois Auditor General audit reported more than $200,000 in improperly charged or inadequately documented expenditures, an interest-free executive loan, and compensation practices involving the chief executive and employees. The findings were followed by the resignation of founder and CEO Albert Vazquez.