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Cook County Receives Distinguished Budget Presentation Award

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Cook County Department of Budget and Management Services its Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for meeting the highest principles of governmental…

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Budget and Financial

President Preckwinkle Releases FY 2019 Preliminary Forecast with Lowest Gap Since Taking Office in 2010

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released a preliminary Fiscal Year 2019 financial forecast with the lowest gap the administration has projected since she took office.

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Budget and Financial

Preckwinkle Unveils FY 2018 Executive Budget Recommendation

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today presented a $5.36 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2018 aimed at making the County healthier, safer and more efficient.

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Budget and Financial

Preckwinkle Taps Rizki as New Cook County Chief Financial Officer

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced she is naming Ammar Rizki as the County’s next Chief Financial Officer, pending Board of Commissioners’ approval.

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Budget and Financial

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Court Ruling Regarding Sweetened Beverage Tax

While we respect Judge Kubasiak’s decision, we are disappointed that he has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the collection of the sweetened beverage tax.

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Budget and Financial, Taxes