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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2-4 MAYOR
CHAPTER 2-8 CITY COUNCIL AND WARDS OF THE CITY
CHAPTER 2-12 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 2-14 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 2-16 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL*
CHAPTER 2-20 DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CHAPTER 2-21 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-22 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 2-23 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-25 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHAPTER 2-26 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-28 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
CHAPTER 2-29 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 2-30 MULTIAGENCY REGULATION OF IMPLOSIONS*
CHAPTER 2-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT*
CHAPTER 2-32 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS (2-32-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS (2-32-100 et seq.)
2-32-100 Fiscal and municipal year.
2-32-105 Fund appropriation ordinances - Effective date.
2-32-110 Accounting system - Auditing and reports.
2-32-120 Reimbursements to the corporate fund.
2-32-130 Reporting on bond transactions.
2-32-140 Treasurer's cash fund.
2-32-150 Equalization and transfer fund.
2-32-160 Comptroller - Records required.
2-32-170 Forms and records for city departments.
2-32-180 Reserved.
2-32-190 Comptroller - Quarterly audits and statements.
2-32-200 Comptroller - Non-payroll payment reports.
2-32-205 Internal compliance.
2-32-210 Comptroller - Annual statement requirements.
2-32-220 Comptroller - Verification of claims and accounts.
2-32-230 Financial reports by officials - Enforcement of compliance.
2-32-240 Fines imposed through humane societies and other groups.
ARTICLE III. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS (2-32-250 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. PAYMENT OF CURRENT OBLIGATIONS (2-32-350 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORIES (2-32-400 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND MUNICIPAL BONDS (2-32-515 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. ACQUISITION OF REALTY AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (2-32-625 et seq.)
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (2-32-680 et seq.)
ARTICLE IX. WATER REVENUE BONDS (2-32-770 et seq.)
ARTICLE X. INTERIM NOTES (2-32-900 et seq.)
ARTICLE XI. FINANCING OF COST OF RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (2-32-950 et seq.)
ARTICLE XII. FINANCING SEWER SYSTEM COSTS (2-32-1090 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIII. RIVERWALK FUND (2-32-1300 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIV. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (2-32-1400 et seq.)
ARTICLE XV. POLICE AND FIRE MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE (2-32-1500 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVI. ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM* (2-32-1600 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVII. ADMINISTRATIVE DEBT RELIEF (2-32-1700 et seq.)
CHAPTER 2-36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 2-38 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-40 CITYWIDE LANGUAGE ACCESS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CITY SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-44 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING*
CHAPTER 2-45 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-50 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 2-51 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT*
CHAPTER 2-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-53 CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS*
CHAPTER 2-55 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-56 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CHAPTER 2-57 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-60 DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 2-64 MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 2-68 DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION*
CHAPTER 2-70 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-72 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-74 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
CHAPTER 2-76 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-78 CIVILIAN OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 2-80 COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY*
CHAPTER 2-84 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
CHAPTER 2-92 DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-96 OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 2-100 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION*
CHAPTER 2-102 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 2-106 DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2-108 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-112 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 2-116 ZONING AND EXAMINATION BOARDS
CHAPTER 2-120 COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 2-124 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-132 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-140 PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-148 CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON URBAN OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER 2-150 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-151 EMPOWERMENT ZONE / ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 2-152 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 2-154 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ENTITIES
CHAPTER 2-156 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
CHAPTER 2-157 LARGE LOT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-158 SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
CHAPTER 2-159 ADJACENT NEIGHBORS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-160 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-164 PRIVATIZATION - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE*
CHAPTER 2-165 DEBT TRANSACTIONS - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 2-168 CHICAGO FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
CHAPTER 2-172 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-173 WELCOMING CITY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 2-176 MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
CHAPTER 2-178 PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN REGISTRY PROGRAMS
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE AND LAND USE ORDINANCE
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
2-32-160 Comptroller – Records required.
   The comptroller shall keep, in a clear, methodical manner, a complete set of books, wherein shall be stated, among other things, the appropriations of the year for each distinct object and branch of expenditure, and also the receipts from each and every source of revenue, so far as he can ascertain the same.
(Prior code § 7-17)
2-32-170 Forms and records for city departments.
   The forms, ledgers, warrants, vouchers, books of account, and all other papers and records used in the various departments and boards of the city government in the transaction of all public business, when not otherwise prescribed by law, shall be such as the comptroller may from time to time prescribe.
(Prior code § 7-18)
2-32-180 Reserved.
Editor’s note – Coun. J. 12-16-24, p. 22879, Art. VI, § 4, repealed § 2-32-180, which pertained to Comptroller – annual estimates of expenses.
2-32-190 Comptroller – Quarterly audits and statements.
   The comptroller shall revise and audit all accounts in which the city is concerned, either as debtor or creditor. He shall make quarterly each year, during the months of January, April, July and October, an audit of the accounts and records of the city treasury, verifying the city's cash and securities in the hands of the city treasurer. He shall also submit to the city council on or before the first day of each of the months of February, May, August and November a statement of the cash income and disbursements of the corporate purposes fund and also a statement of the funded debt of the city and the floating debt of the corporate purposes fund for the quarterly periods ending December 31st, March 31st, June 30th and September 30th respectively. The statement of income and disbursements shall show separately the cash on hand at the beginning of the quarter, the amounts received from taxes, from miscellaneous revenue and from the proceeds of the sale of tax warrants, and the amounts disbursed for salaries and for other expenses.
(Prior code § 7-20)
2-32-200 Comptroller – Non-payroll payment reports.
   The comptroller shall make a monthly report to the city council of all payments on voucher, or otherwise than on payroll, to any person for personal services rendered to the city. Such report shall include the name and residence of the person to whom payment was made, shall indicate the service rendered, and shall state the amount paid and the account charged. The report shall be published in such manner as the city council may direct.
(Prior code § 7-20.1)

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