This report provides analyses of tax breaks worth more than $100 million using data provided by the state government entities that oversee them. In addition to the report, the unaudited data filed with the Comptroller's Office can be accessed through an online database, which can be found here. 

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...

Archived TIF/EDA Forms and TIF/EDA Forms Instructions

The Upload TIF Reports application is currently accepting fiscal year (FY) 2026 reports, and earlier.

Taxpayers also reminded about the office’s Find My Refund online feature

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

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

SECA Advisory Board Meetings list

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

Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza reports another successful year in paying the state’s bills in a timely manner while the state’s Rainy Day Fund balance has again increased to new records

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Dates listed here

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes listed here

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.

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Agendas listed here

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

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

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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.

Software installation and connection instructions. Information warehouse direct access installation. View and print the instructions to install the Direct Access software.