For State fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2023, the Department shall remit to each county the amount required for the additional compensation under this Section. That money shall be deposited by the county treasurer into a fund dedicated for that purpose. The county payroll clerk shall pay the additional compensation to the sheriff within 10 business days after those funds are deposited into the county fund. The stipend shall not be considered part of the sheriff's base compensation and must be remitted to the sheriff in addition to the sheriff's annual salary or compensation. Beginning July 1, 2023, the county shall be responsible for the State and federal income tax reporting and withholding as well as the employer contributions under the Illinois Pension Code on the compensation received from the Department under this Section.
55 ILCS 5/4-8002