Local Governments

Strengthen Your Community with Financial Tools for Local Government

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office helps local governments manage public funds, strengthen communities, and serve residents more effectively. Through secure investment options, payment services, financing programs, and other financial resources, the Office helps municipalities make the most of taxpayer dollars and invest in Illinois communities.

ePAY Payment Processing

ePAY is a secure payment-processing program that helps government agencies and qualified public entities accept payments online and in person. It gives constituents faster, more convenient ways to pay for services such as parking tickets, utility bills, and vital records.

Explore ePAY payment processing services

FIRST Fund

A first-of-its-kind infrastructure and real estate investment program that puts public dollars to work in Illinois communities.

Learn how FIRST Fund invests in Illinois infrastructure

Illinois Funds

A local government investment pool that helps public agencies safely invest funds while maintaining access to their money.

Learn about investment options for public agencies

Invest in Illinois

A suite of programs that puts state funds to work in Illinois communities by supporting farmers, small businesses, financial institutions, and local economic development.

Explore investment programs for Illinois communities

Local Government Partnership Program

The Local Government Partnership Program helps units of government identify and recover unclaimed property. Recovered funds can be returned to local budgets and put back to work in the community.

Recover Unclaimed Funds for Your Community

Remittance Forms for Fees and Fines

Local clerks and county officials can use the appropriate remittance form to submit required fees and fines to the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Select the form for your office, complete it, and mail it using the instructions provided.

Find the Right Remittance Form