Illinois
Legislature
Type of Legislature The Illinois General Assembly is a full-time, bicameral legislature. House of Representatives: 118 members | 2-year terms…
Committee Oversight Authority
"Sec. 4. The presiding officer of each house, and the chairman, or any member of any committee appointed by either…
Standing Committees Focused on Oversight
Legislative Audit Commission Website Membership; audits; and meeting schedules and recordings available on website. Purpose/Jurisdiction "The Legislative Audit Commission is…
Committees with Jurisdictional Oversight Authority
The Illinois Legislature does not define the jurisdictions of its committees. House Adoption & Child Welfare Committee Website Members, notices…
Fiscal Committees
The Illinois Legislature does not define the jurisdictions of its committees. House Appropriations Committees Websites There are several appropriations committees…
Oversight Partners
Office of the Auditor General Website Mission Statement "The Auditor General is a constitutional officer of the State of Illinois…
Fiscal Data
Office of Management and Budget Budget, various breakdowns, and interactive data available on website Budget details can be downloaded in .xls format…
Oversight in the News
Audit: Illinois unemployment agency made $5.2 billion in ‘overpayments’ during COVID-19 (The Center Square, 7/26/2023) Illinois lawmakers are demanding answers after…
People-Centered Oversight
In 2025, the Levin Center conducted a study of all 50 states to examine how legislatures ensure government programs work…
