The Department of Procurement Services (DPS) is the contracting, certification, and compliance authority for the City of Chicago. DPS maintains the highest commitment to diversity, transparency, and innovation while continuously expanding the resources and programs that empower citizens to become involved in the contracting opportunities available at the City.

Small Business Majority is a national small business organization that empowers America's diverse entrepreneurs to build a thriving and equitable economy. We engage our network of more than 85,000 small businesses and 1,500 business and community organizations to deliver resources to entrepreneurs and advocate for public policy solutions that promote inclusive small business growth. Our work is bolstered by extensive research and deep connections with the small business community that enable us to educate stakeholders about key issues impacting America’s entrepreneurs, with a special focus on the smallest businesses and those facing systemic inequities.

The Illinois Comptroller's Office is responsible for maintaining the state's central fiscal accounts and managing the payments in and out of funds held by the Treasurer of Illinois. The Comptroller signs paychecks and approves electronic payments for state employees and creditors. Additionally, the office oversees cemetery regulations under the Cemetery Care Act, ensuring the fiduciary protection of cemetery care funds for the maintenance of gravesites in Illinois​ (Illinois)​​ (Illinois Comptroller)​.