Munger Said Payments to Higher Ed Will Be Processed Immediately

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Published on April 22 2016 2:11 pm
Last Updated on April 22 2016 2:11 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger says she has directed her staff to begin processing payments to colleges and universities immediately, following passage of a higher ed funding bill by the Illinois General Assembly. The governor is expected to sign the bill.

Munger said she directed her staff to give top priority to students and institutions "suffering the most". She said the $600 million in funding for this legislation comes from the State's Education Assistance Fund, which today has $354 million on hand. She said her office would continue disbursing funds as they become available, with final payments being made in July.

Munger drew attention earlier this month with her decision to treat lawmakers and state constitutional officers the same way others waiting for money from the State have been treated, as funds become available.