Public Accountability Report Public Accountability Report

2024 Egg Inspection
Mission Statement Protect public health and ensure confidence in Illinois shell eggs and egg products by inspecting locations that distribute and handle eggs and egg products.
Program Goals and Objectives
  1. Provide safe and high-quality eggs and egg products in Illinois by ensuring regulatory compliance with the Illinois Egg and Egg Products Act.
    1. Provide comprehensive, consistent, and clear requirements, policies, and procedures.
    2. Provide professional, consistent, and fair inspections that follow the Department's policies and procedures.
Source of Funds Agricultural Master Fund Statutory Authority 410 ILCS 615
Fiscal Year 2025 Target/Projected Fiscal Year 2024 Actual Fiscal Year 2024 Target/Projected Fiscal Year 2023 Actual Fiscal Year 2022 Actual
Input Indicators
Total expenditures - all sources (in thousands) $ 1,356.0 $ 1,077.0 $ 1,316.0 $ 955.0 $ 944.6
Total expenditures - state appropriated funds (in thousands) $ 1,356.0 $ 1,077.0 $ 1,316.0 $ 955.0 $ 944.6
Average monthly full-time equivalents 8.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0
Output Indicators
Number of enforcement actions taken (warning letters and hearings) 90.0 118.0 N/A 129.0 148.0
Number of licensed in-state egg suppliers 1,050 1,067 1,150 1,148 1,092
Number of licensed out-of-state egg suppliers 300.0 308.0 375.0 399.0 269.0
Number of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Reviews 100.0 110.0 115.0 133.0 N/A
Outcome Indicators
Number of egg inspections 2,000 1,338 2,250 2,213 2,216
Number of dozen eggs taken off sale 30,000 42,401 N/A 53,020 18,437
Efficiency/Cost-Effectiveness Indicators
Number of inspections performed per inspector 350.0 357.0 475.0 491.0 443.0

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