WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT ILLINOIS E-PAY

"The Illinois Funds programs have collaborated many of the steps involved in receiving and investing State funds. Through the Illinois Funds programs, I have been able to bring direct deposit, competitive interest rates, online banking, easy transfer capabilities and credit card options to my office. These programs have brought efficiency and success to the financial operations in my office."

Thank You.
Rebecca McNeil
McLean County Treasurer

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"The Bond County Circuit Clerk's Office began participating in the Illinois Funds E-Pay program 1 year ago. There were no costs to Bond County for set up of a Discover Exclusive Credit Card Terminal and the Internet Payment program. This included all of the required equipment.

The program has allowed many traffic violators who transverse our County to pay on line when they arrive home. It provides a convenient way for the violator to pay their traffic fines and allows Bond County to collect their money much quicker than waiting on the mail service to deliver a money order or check.

Overall, the E-Pay Program has been a great addition to the Circuit Clerk's Office. We have found the E-Pay staff to be excellent to work with whenever a technical problem has been identified. The problem has been immediately addressed, the violator had been contacted directly when necessary and the resolution has always been a positive experience for all concerned.

Our experience has been that the longer we have the service, the more that it is used and the People of Bond County are the winners. I would recommend the Illinois Fund E-Pay Program to all of the Circuit Clerks of Illinois."

Sincerely,
John K. King
Bond County Circuit Clerk

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"The Oswego School District has been using E-Pay for the past few years and we really like it. The parents like the ability to pay for fees on-line using their credit cards and we like not having to be involved in the actual credit verification process. It is very user friendly. Parents don't seem to mind paying the small fee either. Now that the shopping cart has been implemented it makes it even easier for a parent to pay for multiple fees at one time. The email confirmation received after the payment is made makes it easy to keep track of the students' fee payments. We would recommend it to all school districts."

Debbie Smith
Bookkeeper Oswego School Dist #308

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"We currently use the internet portion of E-Pay. It is linked with our website...I have had hundreds of residents use it. It has been very helpful, especially when a resident is out of town...We currently use it for water bill payments, parking ticket payments and commuter parking lot permits. We are looking at expanding the program in 2002. It has really enhanced our collection activities."

Sherry L. Craig
Hanover Park Village Clerk

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The Illinois E-Pay program just keeps getting bigger and better. The first year we took 42 credit card payments. Last year the number almost doubled to 82 payments. With the State Treasurer adding more features, we expect the number to continue to climb. I would recommend this program for all Illinois counties.

Danny Ragan
Saline County Treasurer

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I cannot say enough good things about the E-Pay program and all it's benefits. Even though I was very skeptical of the use of the program by my taxpayers, I decided to try it out for last year's tax collection. I was amazed at the number of taxpayers who utilized E-Pay and were grateful for the convenience it offered. The Illinois State Treasurers Office was so efficient in setting up the program and they have such qualified and helpful personnel who make it all happen. It has definitely been a huge success in my county.

Linda Lane
Edgar County Treasurer

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E-Pay options with real estate tax bills allows the taxpayer a 24/7 opportunity to pay their bills without increases in expenses to my office. This service is easy to access for both the taxpayer and the tax collector. The support to my office from the people at E-Pay is outstanding. Having been involved with this program from the beginning I see no substitute in the market that is as efficient, convenient, nor more economical than what the State Treasurer has provided.

Kirby L. Ballard
Greene County Treasurer

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The new system is tremendous. It's quicker, less reconciliation effort, and the reporting has greatly improved & the staff spends less time this year. The new systems offer an easier process for the public with less chance of error. Great job and keep up the excellent advancement and service.

Robert Skidmore
Lake County Treasurer