In 2015, the City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) was created to serve as the City Council’s independent budgetary arm. COFA provides the City Council with fiscal analysis of legislation, forecasts, and budget recommendations.
MANDATED REPORTS UNDER MUNICIPAL CODE
The City Council Office of Financial Analysis (COFA) publishes a series of mandated reports in accordance with Chapter 2-53 of the Chicago Municipal Code. These reports provide independent financial analysis to support the City Council’s oversight responsibilities and decision-making processes.
Latest COFA Publications
Get to Know COFA: Council Office of Financial Analysis
Public-Private Partnerships & Asset Leases Review
Revenue Option Analysis: Local Grocery Tax Replacement
2025 Q1 Quarterly Revenue Analysis
FY 2025 Analysis of Mayor's Proposed Budget vs. Final Budget
2024 Q4 Quarterly Revenue Analysis
Data Dashboards
Other COFA Reports
Council Office of Financial Analysis
121 North LaSalle Street
Room 200
Chicago, IL 60602
Contact us at cofa@cityofchicago.org
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