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Fiscal watchdog slams 'unrealistic' cuts in proposed Illinois budget

Posted on May 18, 2015

Reuters

This article covers the FY2016 Recommended Budget Analysis released by the Civic Federation’s Institute for Illinois’ Fiscal Sustainability on May 7. The analysis found that certain projected savings included in the budget are dependent on changes in State law and are likely unachievable within the timeframe of the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2015.