The goal of Bank On Illinois is to ensure that residents have access to a safe and affordable bank or credit union account. Bank On Illinois is a collaborative initiative between the State of Illinois, community organizations and financial institutions. All partners in the coalition are committed to improving the financial stability of Illinois residents.  Through Bank On Illinois you can find an affordable bank or credit union account now that will help you get your unemployment and other emergency benefits faster, and more safely. Prepaid cards may charge fees for using ATMs or accessing customer service and will not allow you to...

The Upload TIF Reports application is currently accepting fiscal year (FY) 2024 reports, and earlier.

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Press Releases from the Illinois Office of Comptroller. Continue on to view the news releases.

News articles about the Illinois Office of Comptroller. 

In the past three years, Illinois has invested $46 million in breast and cervical cancer screenings and education

Financial data is available in bulk for those who would like to view and query the financial information of local governments in Illinois. All financial data provided is self-reported by the local governments, according to state law. An understanding of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel is encouraged for analyzing the data. Please refer to the Chart of Accounts and Definitions document, found in the Local Government Help File, for assistance with understanding the data.

These are the reports from the OEIG, the Office of the Executive Inspector General

Bill aims to protect the dignity of loved ones

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes listed here

April 2024 Edition of the Fiscal Focus 

The Comptroller's Office is most often associated with the State's fiscal matters. One lesser-known function is the licensure of certain private cemeteries that accept care funds, crematories, along with businesses, such as cemeteries and funeral homes that sell pre-need funeral goods and services to consumers. Specifically, the division ensures consumer dollars collected by these businesses are annually reported and accounted for so they are available when consumers need them.

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

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Agendas listed here

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...

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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).