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

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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

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 Dates listed here

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

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.

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).

SECA Advisory Board Meeting Agendas listed here

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....

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

Financial data is available in bulk for those who would like to view and query the financial information of local governments in Illinois. All financial data provided is self-reported by the local governments, according to state law. An understanding of Microsoft Access and Microsoft Excel is encouraged for analyzing the data. Please refer to the Chart of Accounts and Definitions document, found in the Local Government Help File, for assistance with understanding the data.

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