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Illinois' primary central service agency delivering shared resources to state agencies, employees and local government.
Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State's more than 80 agencies, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable services to all Illinois citizens. The Agency's mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves.
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State of Illinois Spring Vendor Summit to Provide Resources and Networking for Business Owners
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) will host its Spring Vendor Summit on June 4, 2025. The event will take place at The Pavilion, 1602 Sioux Dr., Marion, Illinois from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This half-day summit will give attendees an opportunity to learn how to do business with State of Illinois agencies — providing a detailed understanding of the certifications and registrations required and how to complete a Business Enterprise Program Utilization Plan.
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State of Illinois Marks Highest Workforce Levels Since 2008
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) announced that the State of Illinois has achieved historic outcomes in building up its workforce, increasing the total employee count from 50,544 in 2019 to 55,340 in 2025 – the highest number of state employees since 2008, which was 55,237 employees.
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Three CMS Employees Earn NASCA 20 Under 40 Awards
CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Central Management (CMS) is proud to announce three members of the agency have received 20 Under 40 Awards from the National Association of State Chief Administrators (NASCA).
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Illinois Recovers $45 Million Settlement from CVS Caremark
CHICAGO – The Illinois Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a settlement on behalf of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and taxpayers of Illinois to recover $45 million from CVS Caremark in pharmacy benefit rebates.
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Honoring Peace Officers Memorial Day
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from Sunrise to Sunset on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff immediately until Sunset on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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State of Illinois to Host Career Fair in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) will host a State of Illinois Career Fair on May 7.
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from Sunrise Wednesday, April 30, 2025 until Sunset Saturday, May 3, 2025.
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The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor JB Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff from Sunrise Saturday, April 26, 2025 until Sunset Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
