What discretion does the Illinois State Treasurers Office have regarding paying claims submitted to the trust fund?
• None. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office pays claims that the court certifies for payment under the statute. However, if the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office finds the expenses requested are unreasonable, unnecessary, or inappropriate, it may request that the court review the objection and resubmit the certification. The State Treasurer must make that request within 14 days of its receipt of the certification.
• None. The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office pays claims that the court certifies for payment under the statute. However, if the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office finds the expenses requested are unreasonable, unnecessary, or inappropriate, it may request that the court review the objection and resubmit the certification. The State Treasurer must make that request within 14 days of its receipt of the certification.
