As prescribed by the Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140/1] the Office of Comptroller makes available to any person for inspection or copying all non-exempt, public records. Any written Freedom of Information request is promptly responded to, indicating compliance or denial to the request within 5 working days. In certain circumstances, the Office of Comptroller may take up to an additional 5 working days to collect and prepare public records.  Responses to requests made for a commercial purpose, however, may take up to 21 days or longer.

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.

Statement from Comptroller Susana Mendoza on the end of spring legislative session.

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...

Identity Theft is one of our most requested presentations among all ages – but especially for those that are 60+ years young. Learn about the many ways thieves can steal your financial and confidential information and what you can do to keep it out of their hands. Learn how to: Identify potential scams and frauds. Protect and prepare yourself against ID Theft. Address concerns if you have been a victim. To schedule a program, please call: (312) 814-0034 Resource 10 Ways to Prevent Identity Theft Handout Check out our other programs: The Next Step Credit Budgeting

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

Special Fiscal Reports Here

The Local Government Division supports local governments in fulfilling their required fiscal responsibilities to taxpayers. We provide transparency, efficiency, and accountability to the financial reporting process.

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.

Learn the basics of budgeting. What does a budget look like? What should you keep in mind while trying to cut expenses? How can you maintain your budget and fulfill your financial goals? Learn how to: Prepare a monthly budget Cut expenses/comparison shop Track and maintain a budget To schedule a program, please call: (312) 814-0034 Resources Cash Flow Worksheets Check out our other programs: Identity Theft Next Step Credit

A non-profit providing low-cost Trap-Neuter-Return services for stray and feral cats of Lake County. Cats available for adoption. Email: info@spayandstay.org

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

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.

Here are the SECA Training Videos listed.

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Asylum Seekers – State Expenditure Transparency Portal This expenditure transparency portal is designed to track payments of state support for asylum seekers. As of November 1, 2023, state agencies are required to provide this information to our office. While the intent is to track grants and operational expenses specifically related to asylum seekers paid by the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC), there may be other funding for immigration type services, such as for medical assistance, rental assistance, or other benefits paid by the state or local agencies that may not be identified in this listing which should not be considered exhaustive....

July 2025 Edition of the Fiscal Focus

July 2025 Edition of the Fiscal Focus

July 2025 Edition of the Fiscal Focus

Illinois State Income Tax Exemptions - 2026