April 2024 Edition of the Fiscal Focus 

Taxpayers can now inquire about Prevailing Wage Act contracts that have been reported to our Office. You can inquire by entering a specific vendor name, vendor FEIN, or a county. The information returned will include the vendor name, contracting agency, contract number, original contract amount, original contract terms, county, location, and general description.

Bond Ratings, General Obligation, Special Obligation, Moody's, S&P, Fitch

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Agendas listed here

The Constituent Affairs department promotes the services and programs of the Illinois Office of Comptroller to constituents by developing collaborative relationships and sharing information through various forms of communication. Constituent Affairs staff aim to promote the duties and services of the office to constituents while paving the way for fiscal accountability, financial empowerment, and transparency.

SAMS Modernization videos, initiatives, and dates. SAMS Modernization help

The Warrant Inquiry Form allows a vendor to enter the warrant number and determine if the payment has been cashed. Please be advised that as of July 1, 2026 the State of Illinois has a new Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS). The new system issues payments with new warrant number prefixes. Refer to the table below for a comparison of old and new prefixes. Bring this notice with you when cashing your check in case your financial institution questions the check’s validity. Questions? Call the Illinois Office of Comptroller at 800-877-8078 or 217-782-6000. Previous Prefix    Payment Type New Prefix AC Commercial 13 PI Public Aid 29 RA Retirement 31 SA Payroll 41 TF Tax 56 WD EFT Replacements 64 SA Contractual Payroll (Lottery) 71 Warrant...

Explore the opportunities provided by Smart Business Illinois, an initiative that ensures small and minority-owned businesses have the resources they need to compete for, and land, state contracts.

Comptroller urges parents to use shopping trips as a lesson in budgeting

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) is the official annual report which details the financial position of the State and results of operations during the fiscal year. The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is prepared in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), which are a common set of accounting principles, standards and procedures that entities use to compile their financial statements. This report was previously known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

Employment opportunities with the Illinois Comptroller's Office. View our latest job openings.

The Position Classification & Payroll Code Books, commonly known as the PYR 813 and PYR 814, can be found here. 

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July 2025 Edition of the Fiscal Focus

Illinois' Budget Stabilization Fund, more commonly referred to as its Rainy Day Fund, was created by the Illinois General Assembly in 2000 to be the state’s primary reserve account. Its purpose is to keep government operating through times when revenues decline due to unforeseen economic challenges, such as a recession or the recent coronavirus pandemic.

SECA Federation videos listed here

The efforts of the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC) to preserve the dignity and sanctity of care of the deceased continues with an investigation into the crematory

Illinois State Comptroller’s website offers portal to submit complaints about unfair wages