IllinoisLocal governments post audit information and discuss municipal audits
Local governments share audit information online, and municipal auditors give governing body members key records and present audit findings at a public meeting.
What it does
Financial reports from governmental units and counties name who oversees competitively bid contracts. If there is no purchasing agent, they name the person responsible for that work.
The Comptroller posts filed audits and reports online within 45 days. Local governments with websites post where the public can find their audit or financial reports, including a link to the Comptroller’s site.
Within 60 days after a municipal audit ends, the auditor gives governing body members the management letter and audited financial statements, then presents audit information at a public meeting.
Argument forResidents could find audit reports more easily through posted links, and public presentations may help them understand how municipalities handle public money.
Argument againstKeeping report links current and preparing public audit presentations could take time from local staff, especially in small governments.
More detail
Financial reports identify who oversees competitively bid contracts. This applies to reports from governmental units and counties. If there is no purchasing agent, the report names the person responsible for overseeing those contracts.
The Comptroller posts submitted audits and reports online, and local governments with websites post where the public can find their reports. These provisions cover governmental units and counties that file audits or reports with the Comptroller. The Comptroller may waive electronic filing if a local government gives sufficient evidence that it cannot file electronically. A local government must post report access information on its website only if it maintains one. Website posting begins on the effective date of the amendatory Act; the Comptroller posts reports within 45 days after receiving them.
The auditor gives municipal governing body members the management letter and audited financial statements, then presents audit information at a public meeting. This applies to auditors of municipal funds and accounts and the municipality’s governing body. The auditor may present the information in person or through a live phone or web connection. Both steps are due within 60 days after the audit ends.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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History
- 2026
- Aug 13Added as Alternate Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris BalkemaLatest
- Jul 24Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0582Major
- Jul 24Effective Date January 1, 2027
- Jul 24Governor J. B. Pritzker ApprovedBecame Law
- Jun 18Sent to the GovernorTo Governor
- May 20Added as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
- May 20Passed Both Houses
- May 20Third Reading - Passed; 058-000-000Passed Senate
- May 14Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 18, 2026
- May 14Second ReadingMinor
- May 6Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading May 7, 2026Minor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Upper
- May 6Do Pass Local Government; 011-000-000
- Apr 28Assigned to Local GovernmentMinor
- Apr 21Referred to Assignments
- Apr 21First ReadingMinor
- Apr 21Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Erica Harriss
- Apr 21Placed on Calendar Order of First ReadingMinor
- Apr 21Arrive in SenateMinor
- Apr 17Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
- Vote recorded Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 17Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Bradley Fritts
- Apr 17Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering
- Apr 17Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver
- Apr 17Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Elik
- Apr 17Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 100-000-000Passed House
- Apr 17Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
- Apr 17House Floor Amendment No. 1 AdoptedMajor
- Apr 16Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Martin McLaughlin
- Vote recorded Do Pass, Amendment 1. Result: pass.Lower
- Apr 16Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting
- Apr 16House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Counties & Townships Committee; 011-000-000Minor
- Apr 14House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Counties & Townships Committee
- Apr 14House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 14House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin SchmidtMinor
- Apr 14Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Kevin Schmidt
- Mar 12Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Mar 4Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
- 2025
- May 31Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
- Apr 11Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
- Mar 27Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **Minor
- Mar 27Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Mar 27Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **Minor
- Mar 27Second Reading - Short DebateMinor
- Mar 12Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **Minor
- Vote recorded Do Pass. Result: pass.Lower
- Mar 12Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
- Mar 4Assigned to Executive CommitteeMinor
- Feb 4Referred to Rules Committee
- Feb 4First ReadingMinor
- Jan 29Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Tony M. McCombieIntroduced
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