Budget and Financial

Budget and Management Services

About the Budget Process

The budget process begins in early summer when departments inform the Department of Budget and Management Services (DBMS) of their expected…
Office of the President

American Rescue Plan Act

Roadmap to Recovery: Cook County's American Rescue Plan Below is an overview of the recently developed Roadmap to Recovery: Cook County’s A…
Bureau of Finance

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

The County prepares an Annual Comprehensive Financial Report in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Bureau of Finance

ARPA Information Local Governments

American Rescue Plan Act On March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (…
Bureau of Finance

Asset Marketing

Asset Marketing CommitteeThe Asset Marketing Committee was created by ordinance to create additional revenue or value from assets that are u…
Auditor

Audit Reports

Audit Reports The following are reports issued from the County Auditor as well as Quarterly Open Recommendations reports:
Budget and Management Services

Budget Archives

Following are links to archived Adopted and Executive Recommendation budget documents from prior fiscal years:
Budget and Management Services

Budget Calendar

Above is the annual timeline for the preparation and passage of the County's budget.
Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Finance COVID-19 Response

Bureau of Finance ResourcesThe Cook County Bureau of Finance has instituted a number of new initiatives and deadlines amid the COVID-19 pand…
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development - Certification

Business Enterprise Development maintains the highest commitment to diversity, equity an
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development - Compliance

What We DoCompliance Officers set MBE, WBE and DBE Contract goals on Cook County and Cook County Heal…
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development - Strategic Initiatives

Strategic Initiatives is a division within Business Enterprise Development whose primary responsibili…
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development Events

We are expanding our outreach efforts and providing numerous helpful opportunities to engage with our office. Please check here regularly fo…
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development FAQs

We know you may have questions for our office.
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development Form Library

This is your one-stop-shop for Business Enterprise Development forms. Below you will find information…
Business Enterprise Development

Business Enterprise Development Reports

Welcome to the Business Enterprise Development Archives. Here you will find copies of various reports and studies created by our office. Thi…
Bureau of Finance

CARES Act Information for Local Governments

American Rescue Plan President Biden recently signed a $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP). The ARP is an ambitious initiativ…
Bureau of Finance

Commission Bios

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Transportation and Highways

Connecting Cook County - Long Range Transportation Plan

Long Range Transportation PlanCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board…
Business Enterprise Development

Contact Business Enterprise Development

We want to hear from you! Please feel free to reach out to our office anytime with any questions or if we can ever be of assistance. We are…
Bureau of Finance

Cook County Bond Ratings

Cook County General Obligation Bond RatingsMoody's Investors Service: A1 (Stable Outlook)Fitch Ratings: AA (Positive Outlook)Standard…
Office of the President

Cook County COVID-19 Response Plan

From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Preckwinkle and all of Cook County Government have worked tirelessly to protect the healt…
Office of the President

Cook County Property Tax Bridge Fund

Property Tax Bridge FundCook County’s Property Tax Bridge Fund Program is making hundreds of millions of dollars in no interest loans availa…
Budget and Management Services

Current Budget Information

FY2025 Adopted Budget(Click the links below to view the related budget document in PDF format)
Budget and Management Services

Department Budget Hearings

FY2025 Budget HearingsClick here to find FY2025 Budget Hearing Responses.
Bureau of Finance

Financial Policies

Cook County's financial policies have been developed to conform to Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and National Advisory Coun…
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Forms & Affidavits

Below are several Forms and Affidavits related to Doing Business with Procurement. 
Department of Revenue

General Business License

General Business LicenseIn order to effectively protect the public health, general welfare, and safety of the citizens of Cook County, busin…
Department of Revenue

Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application

Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application The Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Co…
Department of Revenue

Hotel Tax

Hotel Accommodations Tax Return Please use the registration form to register for the Cook County Hotel Accommodations Tax (this fo…
Bureau of Finance

Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission

The Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission was created by ordinance to review and analyze the five-year consensus revenue…
Bureau of Finance

Investor Relations

  **Please visit our new investor website at CookCountyInvestorRelations.com where you can find additional helpful information related…
Justice Advisory Council

Justice Advisory Council Grants

Grants & Investments OverviewThe Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) awards grants in the areas of Violence Prevention, Services…
Department of Revenue

Non-Retailer Use Tax

Non-Retailer Use TaxGeneral InformationAn ordinance imposing a tax on the non-retail sale or transfer of tangible property titled…
Bureau of Finance

Outstanding Bonds

The official statements below provide detailed information about the outstanding bonds issued by the County. The fu…
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Pathways to Cook County Summit

This is a dynamic and collaborative event fostering inclusivity, transparency, and civic engagement f…
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

Procurement Data & Information

To View/Interact with the data for any of the sections below, either click on the header or reference the Related Links area on the rig…
Bureau of Finance

Purchasing Card Policy

The primary means of purchasing valid goods and services necessary for conducting County business is the procurement process. This poli…
Department of Revenue

Raffles

RafflesNo person, firm or corporation, shall conduct continuous raffle games in a permanent location or facility in unincorporated…
Budget and Management Services

Responses to Submitted Questions

Responses to Submitted Budget Questions The Department of Budget and Management Services strives to be accessible, transparent and responsi…
Department of Revenue

Retailers Occupation Tax

An ordinance for a tax imposed county-wide upon all persons in Cook County engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property at…
Board of Commissioners

Sec. 34-40. - Use of Contingency Funds by Commissioners (018-890)

Board member contingency funds forms submitted for reimbursement approval to the Ethics Department.
Department of Revenue

SP and LC Citations

About SP and LC CitationsSheriff Police (SP) citations consist of two different violation types: Parking and Compliance.  Both notices…
Budget and Management Services

Submit Budget Questions

The Department of Budget and Management Services strives to be accessible, transparent and responsive to all residents. Click the button bel…
Department of Revenue

Sweetened Beverage Tax

Cook County Sweetened Beverage TaxOn November 10, 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax…
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

The Procurement Process

Competitive ProcessPublic competition is one of the core pillars to our procurement program. Our competitive solicitations are announced in…
Budget and Management Services

Travel and Business Expenses Policy and Procedures

Cook County has a fiduciary responsibility to ensure County resources are used responsibly and that individuals do not incur inappropriate o…
Cook County Liquor Commission

Video Gaming License

Video GamingCook County now allows establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to install up to six video gaming termina…
Department of Revenue

Voluntary Disclosure Program

Voluntary Disclosure Program and Eligibility ProcessThe Cook County Department of Revenue is implementing a Voluntary Disclosure Progra…