Illinois § 8-8-9
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-8-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-8-9.
The provisions of the Division 8 shall not be construed to relieve any officer of any duties now required by law of him with relation to the auditing of public accounts or the disbursement of public funds. Failure of the corporate authorities of any municipality to comply with any of the provisions of this Division 8 shall not affect the legality of taxes levied for any of the funds of such municipality. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any municipality which files audits or audit reports with the Comptroller in compliance with this Act shall not be required to file any additional audits or audit reports with any state governmental agency providing motor fuel tax funds to such municipality. Any such state governmental agency may obtain copies of all audits and audit reports from the Comptroller. (Source: P.A. 80-423.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 8-8-9
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 8-8-9 cover?
Section 8-8-9 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 8-8-9?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 8-8-9 apply to my situation?
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