This periodical is designed to provide fiscal information of general interest and in compliance with state statutes. This issue of Fiscal Focus reviews the status of the states five retirement systems including these articles: Illinois State Pension Systems Face Challenges; Early Retirement Incentive; SERS Funded Ratio Lags Other States; Revised Crematory Regulations in Effect; Fiscal Year 2003 Revenue Estimates, Rate of Spending Up in Fiscal Year 2003; Fiscal Deterioration Continues; Is the IMRF Stable? and 2002 Tables for October, November and December.
This report describes the origin and administration of the LUST program in Illinois and highlights our achievements from the previous calendar year. Whether you are new to the LUST program or long familiar with the regulations, you will find information to enhance your understanding of LUST cleanups.