State statute requires all employer's participating in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) to post the total compensation package for each employee receiving total compensation that exceeds $75,000 per year. The employees total compensation package includes: salary, health insurance, housing allowance, vehicle allowance, clothing allowance, bonus, loan, vacation, and sick days granted. For more information, see...
Each month, the City Treasurer compiles a report for each of the City's financial accounts and the balance in each account. The report is submitted to the City Council for review and approval. This report is required under state statute 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-45. ...
Medical and health benefits The City pays 80% of each of two (2) Blue Cross/Blue Shield health plans. The quoted premiums are the employee’s share (20%) of the 2025-2026 monthly premium costs: Plan HDHP/Health Savings Account Traditional PPO Plan Employee only $174.87 $232.05 Employee, plus children $326.87 $434.08 Employee, plus spouse $344.73 $454.89 Family $496.73...
The City's goal is to be transparent with our residents and others in all of our financial practices and operations. We offer the Financial Transparency Portal as a tool for the public to easily access data about the City's finances.What information can you access through the portal?Expenditures and revenues for the current fiscal year;Historical views...
Each year, the City levy's for property tax revenues based upon the value of all property within Effingham, or the equalized assessed value (EAV). These levied revenues are essential to funding city services and other funding categories as required by state statute. For more information, see state statutes 65 ILCS 8-3-1 and 35 ILCS 200/18-55.
The City of Effingham's fiscal year is May 1 - April 30 of each year. The budget establishes direction for the implementation of programs and services for the upcoming year. The budget details the revenues we collect and how we allocate those funds to invest in the community and provide efficient and effective public services. ...
Both the City of Effingham and its police officers and firefighters contribute to their respective pension funds. The funds are not managed or administered by the City of Effingham, but rather independent boards and an actuarial that is contracted by those boards, Lauterbach & Amen, LLP. The City of Effingham Firefighters' Pension Fund is managed...
State statute requires the City Treasurer to file a comprehensive annual report for monies received and expenditures incurred by the City during the preceding fiscal year, as mandated by 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-65. Below are annual Treasurer's reports for the May 1 through April 30 fiscal year periods:
Public Act 098-0738 requires that the annual audited financial statements and accompanying management letter shall be posted to the City's website. The Illinois State Comptroller requires governmental bodies to file an Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Comptroller's Office. A copy of the City's audited annual financial statement, as listed above, must be filed along...
Equal Employment Opportunity Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to political affiliation, disability, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex, gender (including gender status), age, ancestry, disability, handicap, marital status, status as a qualified disabled veteran, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic under Federal, State, or local laws. Disability Accommodations...
Four collective bargaining units (unions) are represented at the City of Effingham. Salaries and benefits for bargaining unit employees are determined through the collective bargaining process. The agreements are approved by the City Council.
The comprehensive management of all provisions of the City's Personnel Policies and Procedures is the mission of the Human Resources Department. These are some of our responsibilities: Union negotiations Managing collective bargaining agreements Managing fringe benefits (health insurance, life insurance, pensions) Monitoring employee earned time-off Facilitating employee retirement planning Workplace safety Managing the City's general...
What is a City Treasurer? The City Treasurer is an appointed officer of the City, and is the custodian of all funds belonging to the municipality. Bridget Polk, City Treasurer Duties Keeps records that show a separate account for each fund or appropriation; The treasurer issues receipts for money received; Issues payments only on warrants...
