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Local Government Partnership Program
Did you receive a letter or email from Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs letting you know your local government may have unclaimed money? If so, you can use the email address and claim number from your notice to request a copy of your claim form by email. This is a quick and easy way to begin the process of recovering funds that may belong to your unit of government and putting that money back to work in your community.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Local Government Partnership Program? The Local Government Partnership Program helps return unclaimed funds to Illinois local governments. The Treasurer’s Office searches the unclaimed property database for funds that may belong to units of local government so those dollars can be returned and used in local communities.
What is unclaimed money? Unclaimed money can include things like vendor credit balances, vendor refunds, uncashed insurance checks, and uncashed fee checks. It may be any money owed to your unit of government that is being held by a business, financial institution, or government agency covered by the Illinois Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act.
How long will it take to get our money? Filling out the claim form usually takes less than 15 minutes. Processing time depends on the type of property and the amount claimed, but the Treasurer’s Office works to review claims as quickly as possible.
What happens if we do not claim the funds? If your local government does not claim the money, the property will be listed on the i-CASH website. If it is still unclaimed after five years, the funds are transferred to the State’s General Revenue Fund.
Who can I call for help with my claim? You can reach our office at 800-961-8303 or by email at governmentoutreach@illinoistreasurer.gov.
Can we help return money to our community? Yes. Local governments are important partners in helping return unclaimed money. The Treasurer’s Office currently holds more than $5 billion in unclaimed property, and about 1 in 4 people who search the database find money owed to them. The office can also provide current county-level numbers and outreach materials. To learn about ways you can help, please email us at governmentoutreach@illinoistreasurer.gov or call 800-961-8303.