REPORT DIGEST LEGISLATIVE RESEARCH UNIT COMPLIANCE EXAMINATION FOR THE TWO YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 Release Date: July 25, 2018 FINDINGS THIS AUDIT: 0 FINDINGS LAST AUDIT: 0 State of Illinois, Office of the Auditor General FRANK J. MAUTINO, AUDITOR GENERAL To obtain a copy of the Report contact: Office of the Auditor General, Iles Park Plaza, 740 E. Ash Street, Springfield, IL 62703 (217) 782-6046 or TTY (888) 261-2887 This Report Digest and Full Report are also available on the worldwide web at www.auditor.illinois.gov INTRODUCTION The Legislative Research Unit (Unit) is the central research agency for the General Assembly. The Unit’s staff of researchers responds to inquiries from legislators, committees, and staff regarding questions of laws and court decisions, laws of other states, regulations, science and health, environmental protection, public utilities, business and economic development, and many others. The Unit maintains up-to-date information on federal aid received by the State. It is also responsible for tracking and monitoring membership of boards and commissions established by the State. There were no material findings of noncompliance disclosed during our examination. ACCOUNTANT’S OPINION The accountants conducted a compliance examination of the Unit for the two years ended June 30, 2017, as required by the Illinois State Auditing Act. The accountants stated the Unit complied, in all material respects, with the requirements described in the report. This compliance examination was conducted by the Office of the Auditor General’s staff. JANE CLARK Division Director This report is transmitted in accordance with Section 3-14 of the Illinois State Auditing Act. FRANK J. MAUTINO Auditor General FJM:cmd