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.

The Illinois Comptroller's Multimedia page is designed for the public to see what’s been going on in the office and for members of the media to download videos, audio and photos for broadcast and print use.

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 = ...

Bill aims to protect the dignity of loved ones

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.

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

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

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.

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

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List of Animal Shelters

COVID-19 PANDEMIC: The United States continues to respond to a pandemic respiratory disease known as "coronavirus disease 2019" ("COVID-19") that spreads from person-to-person. This situation poses a serious public health risk. On March 11, 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization. In the interest of aiding residents and local governments in Illinois, Governor Pritzker issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation on March 9, 2020. The proclamation allowed Illinois agencies to coordinate State and Federal resources, including the strategic national stockpile of medicine and personal protective equipment to support local governments in preparation of and...

May 3-9 is National Small Business Week