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
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
NEW ACH (E-CHECK) PAYMENT ACCEPTANCE FOR NEW MBE/WBE CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS
Business Enterprise Development
Business Enterprise Development - Compliance
Business Enterprise Development
Business Enterprise Development - Strategic Initiatives
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
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
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
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
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…