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. 

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

SECA Advisory Board Meetings list

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Dates listed 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...

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Minutes listed here

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

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

DIRECT ACCESS Information Warehouse Direct Access Installation. View and print the instructions to install the Direct Access software. Version 10 32-Bit Software | 64-Bit Software Instructions IBM DB2 v10 (32-bit) & (64-bit)   Version 9.7 Required License File Instructions IBM DB2 v10 (32-bit) & (64-bit)   VPN Required Users Call Deb Crawford for Software - (217) 524-5876     STATEWIDE ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SAMS) SAMS Manual SAMS Monthly Reports SAMS Bulletins Agency Report Portal Sup. to Manual Procedures 2 - PDF Direct Access Form SAMS Revision Request -->

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.

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Agendas listed here

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

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....

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

SECA Federation videos listed here

Accounting Bulletin 289

State Accounting Systems Support Information Our new SAMS system went live July 6, 2026! State Accounting Systems Support Systems include: Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS), WH01, Data Warehouse, Payroll, Retirement, and Electronic Commerce State Accounting Systems Issue? Submit a Support Ticket here Security Ticket     System Login/Password Issues? Submit a Security Request here The Illinois Office of Comptroller is committed to ensuring continuous support for our State Accounting systems users. This includes Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS), WH01, Data Warehouse, Payroll, Retirement, Electronic Commerce, and many others. These systems are supported by our State Accounting System Administration (SASA) team, comprised of business analysts, SME’s, and a trainer. Whether you...

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