IL SB2170

Creates the Public University Administrative Cost Decrease Act requiring all Illinois public universities to submit annual cost certifications detailing administrative spending by January 31 each year, beginning January 31, 2016.

Prohibits university Boards of Trustees from enacting tuition or fee increases above 2015-2016 levels starting with the 2017-2018 school year unless the Auditor General verifies a 25% decrease in administrative costs.

Defines "administrator" as employees with executive, administrative, and managerial assignments, excluding those spending 50% or more of their time teaching.

Applies to Chicago State University, Eastern Illinois University, Governors State University, Illinois State University, Northeastern Illinois University, Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois, and any other state-authorized public universities.

Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act to authorize the Auditor General to verify public university cost certifications and submit verification results to the General Assembly, Governor, and Illinois Board of Higher Education.