Public Accountability Report
| 2025 Egg Inspection | |||||
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| 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 |
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| Source of Funds | Agricultural Master Fund | Statutory Authority | 410 ILCS 615 | ||
| Fiscal Year 2026 Target/Projected | Fiscal Year 2025 Actual | Fiscal Year 2025 Target/Projected | Fiscal Year 2024 Actual | Fiscal Year 2023 Actual | |
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| Input Indicators | |||||
| Total expenditures - all sources (in thousands) | $ 1,573.0 | $ 1,391.0 | $ 1,356.0 | $ 1,077.0 | $ 955.0 |
| Total expenditures - state appropriated funds (in thousands) | $ 1,573.0 | $ 1,391.0 | $ 1,356.0 | $ 1,077.0 | $ 955.0 |
| Average monthly full-time equivalents | 8.0 | 6.5 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Output Indicators | |||||
| Number of enforcement actions taken (warning letters and hearings) | 50.0 | 60.0 | 90.0 | 118.0 | 129.0 |
| Number of licensed in-state egg suppliers | 1,050 | 1,034 | 1,050 | 1,067 | 1,148 |
| Number of licensed out-of-state egg suppliers | 300.0 | 298.0 | 300.0 | 308.0 | 399.0 |
| Number of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Reviews | 0.0 | 110.0 | 100.0 | 110.0 | 133.0 |
| Outcome Indicators | |||||
| Number of egg inspections | 1,750 | 1,663 | 2,000 | 1,338 | 2,213 |
| Number of dozen eggs taken off sale | 45,000 | 67,081 | 30,000 | 42,401 | 53,020 |
| Efficiency/Cost-Effectiveness Indicators | |||||
| Number of inspections performed per inspector | 350.0 | 370.0 | 350.0 | 357.0 | 491.0 |
