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).
Welcome to the Financial Reporting Department. This department is responsible for the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the Annual Bond Indebtedness and Long-Term Obligations Report, and well as various other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Check for State Cash. This application allows taxpayers to learn whether they can claim an uncashed check worth more than $5, issued within the last ten years. If an uncashed check is located, the check replacement process can also be started here.
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In the past three years, Illinois has invested $46 million in breast and cervical cancer screenings and education
Accessing Payment Information on the Internet - Basic Guide (PDF, opens in new tab) 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 function OpenHelp (ErrorNo,Section) { mywindow = ...
SECA Federation videos listed here
Fund Search and Fund Balances. Here you can search and find detailed information relating to each of the State's active funds. Reflects operating revenue used to address obligations and bill backlogs. At times, balances may rise in order to meet these pending obligations, such as General State Aid, Medical, Human Services, Payrolls, Pensions, etc.
Use this form to look up a variety of reports published by our office, including 563, Circuit Clerk Reporting Portal (CCRP), Comptroller Connect Internet Filing (CCIF), Fee Imposition Report, Locally Held Funds, PLACE - eFile, Public Accountability Report, Tax Expenditure Report, TIF Reporting (TIF), WEDGE and more.
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
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.
All the Pay Schedules
Pursuant to 15 ILCS 405/9.03, all State payments that exceed the allowable limit in a fiscal year must be made through direct deposit. Vendors or employees requesting an exemption from this direct deposit mandate due to hardship may petition for fee exemption status. Petitioners will receive an approval or denial notice via email at a later date. State EmployeesYou can submit your hardship petition online or download a copy of the petition to complete and mail in to the Office of the Comptroller. Approved hardship petitions will be in effect for payroll as well as expense reimbursement. Online Petition PDF Petition State VendorsYou...
SECA Advisory Board Members list
The Upload TIF Reports application is currently accepting fiscal year (FY) 2026 reports, and earlier.
Find your SAMS Monthly Reports here.
Learn about the basics of credit and all of its terminology. Look at the different types of credit cards and what they have to offer. Understand the difference between a credit report and a credit score, and how to properly manage them. Learn how to: Credit card comparison shop Better understand credit card statements Review credit scores and history To schedule a program, please call: (312) 814-0034 Resources Annual Credit Report Request Form Check out our other programs: Identity Theft Next Step Budgeting
State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) is the once-a-year (September 16 - November 18, 2026) program that provides all employees the opportunity to donate to the charitable causes of their choice. As of August 2021, pursuant to P.A. 102-0291, the Illinois Office of Comptroller has become the administrating agency of the SECA program. Originally established in 1983, SECA is a workplace-giving campaign that allows State Employees to donate to nearly 1,600 charities at local, state, national, and international levels. State employees have contributed over $83 million to help improve our environment.
Check for State Cash. This application allows taxpayers to learn whether they can claim an uncashed check worth more than $5, issued within the last ten years. If an uncashed check is located, the check replacement process can also be started here.
Accessing Payment Information on the Internet - Basic Guide
(PDF, opens in new tab)
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
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Fund Search and Fund Balances. Here you can search and find detailed information relating to each of the State's active funds. Reflects operating revenue used to address obligations and bill backlogs. At times, balances may rise in order to meet these pending obligations, such as General State Aid, Medical, Human Services, Payrolls, Pensions, etc.
Use this form to look up a variety of reports published by our office, including 563, Circuit Clerk Reporting Portal (CCRP), Comptroller Connect Internet Filing (CCIF), Fee Imposition Report, Locally Held Funds, PLACE - eFile, Public Accountability Report, Tax Expenditure Report, TIF Reporting (TIF), WEDGE and more.
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
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.
All the Pay Schedules
Pursuant to 15 ILCS 405/9.03, all State payments that exceed the allowable limit in a fiscal year must be made through direct deposit. Vendors or employees requesting an exemption from this direct deposit mandate due to hardship may petition for fee exemption status. Petitioners will receive an approval or denial notice via email at a later date.
State EmployeesYou can submit your hardship petition online or download a copy of the petition to complete and mail in to the Office of the Comptroller. Approved hardship petitions will be in effect for payroll as well as expense reimbursement. Online Petition PDF Petition State VendorsYou...
Find your SAMS Monthly Reports here.