Illinois State Comptroller
Recent News About Illinois State Comptroller
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Comptroller Mendoza launches annual charity drive with Mr. T as honorary chair
The annual State and University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign has commenced, announced Comptroller Susana Mendoza. The theme for this year is "Do Good, Feel Good," emphasizing the positive impact of charitable giving. SECA includes over 1,600 local, state, and national charities. This year, Mr. T serves as the Honorary Chair.
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Illinois Comptroller suspends payments over Dolton's failure to file financial reports
The Illinois Office of Comptroller has suspended offset payments to the Village of Dolton due to a failure to file necessary annual reports. For approximately two years, Dolton's administration under Mayor Tiffany Henyard has not submitted required documents, including an annual financial report, a financial audit, and three Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) reports.
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Comptroller highlights student support during Aurora University visit
State Comptroller Susana Mendoza visited Aurora University to discuss college affordability and business opportunities for students. During her visit, she met with Dr. Susana Rivera-Mills, the first Hispanic president of the university. They talked about improving affordability and creating more opportunities for students.
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Illinois makes first pension pre-payments under new rules
Comptroller Susana Mendoza has initiated the first pension pre-payments under new legislative rules. The July payments to state pension systems amount to $1.284 billion, including $422 million in pre-payments, which is 50% more than the usual monthly payment.
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Illinois comptroller reports no unpaid bills for third consecutive year
The Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC) has announced the successful conclusion of another fiscal year, marking the third consecutive year without any unpaid bills in the state's General Revenue Fund (GRF). This achievement ensures that all payments related to Medicaid, state health insurance, education, and other government programs are current.
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Comptroller Mendoza urges Congress for stronger protections for postal workers
Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently attended a rally in Moline, advocating for enhanced protections for U.S. Postal Service workers. During the event, she highlighted the challenges faced by letter carriers who continued their duties throughout the pandemic.
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Mendoza supports fiscal year 2025 budget; urges more Rainy Day Fund contributions
Comptroller Susana Mendoza expressed her approval of the recently passed Fiscal Year 2025 state budget, highlighting its focus on enhancing educational investments and supporting healthcare networks. The budget allocates increased funding for K-12 and early childhood education, career and technical programs, college MAP grants, after-school programs, and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. It also emphasizes support for Illinois' nursing homes and pharmacies while funding two new Illinois State Police cadet classes.
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Concerns rise over USPS restructuring plan for Springfield Post Office
Comptroller Susana Mendoza has raised concerns about the United States Postal Service's (USPS) plans to restructure the network of the Springfield Post Office. In a statement, she emphasized the potential impact on her office's operations, which involves sending out approximately 11,000 checks daily to various state providers and vendors. "Even a one-day delay could cause serious hardship for these providers and businesses," stated Mendoza.
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Moody's improves outlook on Illinois bonds citing financial stability
Moody's Analytics has adjusted its outlook on Illinois bonds from "stable" to "positive." This change is attributed to the state's "continued improvement in fund balance and budget reserves, which has been supported by stability in revenue and state decisions to shore up financial health."
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Comptroller Mendoza supports healthcare reform to prevent treatment delays
Comptroller Susana Mendoza expressed her gratitude to the Governor for proposing reforms aimed at preventing insurers from denying and delaying physician-ordered treatments. She emphasized the importance of removing prior authorization requirements for in-patient mental health care.
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Illinois comptroller warns public against various tax-related scams
Comptroller Susana Mendoza has issued a warning about tax-related scams as the tax season approaches. She emphasized the importance of safeguarding personal information when dealing with tax documents. "Just like throughout the year, you should take precautions to safeguard your personal information when it comes to tax documents," Mendoza stated. "Scammers often use scare tactics to try and get taxpayers to hand over private information and money."
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Comptroller urges families to organize finances in 2024
Comptroller Susana Mendoza is encouraging families to use the new year as an opportunity to get their finances in order. "The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to review your finances and set goals for savings, managing debt and planning for the future," says Comptroller Mendoza. She emphasizes that analyzing income and expenses could be crucial for financial decisions such as family vacations or saving for college education.
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Comptroller Mendoza issues holiday shopping safety tips
Comptroller Susana Mendoza has issued a set of guidelines for consumers to follow during the holiday shopping season to protect against scams, identity theft, and fraud. "That perfect present you picked out for a loved one may end up costing you dearly if you aren’t careful," she warned.
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Illinois strengthens rainy day fund amid fiscal improvements
In 2017, Illinois' Rainy Day Fund held a mere $48,000, insufficient to sustain the state for even half a minute. This left Illinois vulnerable during crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic. However, recent efforts led by Comptroller Susana Mendoza and Governor JB Pritzker have significantly bolstered this reserve.
