Illinois Comptroller

In our latest issue of Fiscal Focus, we take a look at how K-12 schools are funded in Illinois. A new evidence-based funding formula was put into place in 2017 in hopes of better helping schools that are really struggling. Is it working? medium.com/gdgf/evidence-…

¿Sabía que IOC ofrece el Programa Smart Business? Obtenga más información en el sitio web de la Contraloría de Illinois. Haga clic en el enlace para obtener más información. illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-se…

Did you know the IOC provides a Smart Business Program? You can learn more on the Illinois Comptroller website. Click the link the learn more: illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-se…

Tune in Monday for the next episode of the Mendoza Podcast! I sit down with Richard Babjak of @MidwayWealth to cover investing basics—how much you need to start, whether to use a financial advisor, managing debt, and balancing investing with other financial goals.

Grateful for the incredible guests who join me each week to share real, honest conversations that get you thinking about money, decisions, & the way we live. Catch new episodes of the Mendoza Podcast every Monday at 12pm CT on YouTube & wherever you listen to your podcasts! 🎙️

Here is the Illinois Office of Comptroller’s weekly transparency report. These reports help the public stay up to date with our accounts payable, bill payment cycle and more. As always, find additional information about state finances at my website: illinoiscomptroller.gov.

It’s Dog Days of Summer! Meet Nilla from @wishbonerescue This sweetheart loves snuggling, toys, car rides & being near her people 24/7. She’s mild-mannered, great with dogs (no cats please), & just started heartworm treatment. Learn more: wishbonecaninerescue.org/adopt.html

It’s Dog Days of Summer! Meet Cece from @wishbonerescue! This shy pup is full of love. Once scared of the world, she’s growing in foster care into a sweet, loyal companion. She loves other dogs, toys, & quiet cuddles with her trusted humans. Learn more: wishbonecaninerescue.org/adopt.html

My team is gearing up for the 2025 SECA campaign, launching September 17th! SECA makes it easy for state & university employees to support 1,600+ charities via payroll deduction. Last year, we raised nearly $344K from 1,520+ donations statewide! medium.com/gdgf/seca-7851…

Promoting government transparency is a top priority of my administration. That’s why we launched the Asylum Seekers Transparency Portal, which shows how state funds are spent on care and services for asylum seekers in IL, as reported by state agencies. medium.com/gdgf/asylum-se…

Did you know the IOC has a Comptroller’s Critters Program? You can learn more on the Illinois Comptroller website. illinoiscomptroller.gov/constituent-se…

Join us on Monday, July 21st at 12 p.m. CT for Episode 5 of the Mendoza Podcast, where I talk with Dr. Jennifer Hirshfeld-Cytron from the Fertility Centers of Illinois (@fertcentersofil) about infertility, IVF, egg freezing, and what treatment really costs.

My outreach teams visit county fairs and local events all around the state, showing the public what the Office of Comptroller is all about and what services we offer. Here’s Billy Earl and intern Max Maisch manning our tent at the Christian County Agriculture Fair.

Here is the Illinois Office of Comptroller’s weekly transparency report. These reports help the public stay up to date with our accounts payable, bill payment cycle and more. As always, find additional information about state finances at my website: illinoiscomptroller.gov.

Training for the ‘25 State & University Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) is underway virtually and at our Springfield office. SECA makes it easy for state & university employees to donate to over 1.6k charities through payroll deduction. Looking forward to another great campaign!

Read more about how my office is using this new cash management tool in our latest edition of Fiscal Focus: medium.com/gdgf/pre-payin…

It’s Dog Days of Summer! Meet Snow from Effingham County Animal Shelter. She craves human connection & just wants someone to sit by, follow around, & love with her whole heart. Interested in adopting? Email [email protected] or visit effinghamcountyil.gov/animal-care-co….