305 ILCS 80/20

In addition to other powers and duties set forth in this Act and other powers exercised by the Department, the Department shall conduct a review of disbursement requests submitted by a funeral establishment or cemetery authority, which includes verification of the eligible survivor's household income, verification of the child victim's death certificate, and a review of the statement of goods and services provided by the funeral establishment or cemetery authority. Upon conclusion of the review, the Department shall provide the funeral establishment or cemetery authority with a payment determination letter. The Department shall disburse payment to a funeral establishment or cemetery authority.