Illinois. Dept. of Finance.

The Illinois Dept. of Finance (created by the Civil Administrative Code of 1917) was responsible for annual state budget preparation; executive department audits; uniform accounting system installation; and purchasing and property control. Tax collection responsibilities for various items (e.g., motor fuel; liquor; retailers' occupation; public utilities; cigarettes; and oil production) were given to the Department with the creation of the Tax Commission (1919) and remained with the agency until the establishment of the Dept. of Revenue (1943).

From the description of Management Information Division Director's correspondence, 1969-1972. (Illinois State Archive). WorldCat record id: 36270375