| Auditor General of Illinois | |
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| Term length | 10 years, no term limits |
| Salary | $180,600 (2022 |
| Website | www |
The Illinois Auditor General is a legislative officer provided for by the Constitution of Illinois and appointed by the Illinois General Assembly for a 10-year term. [1] The office reviews all Illinois state spending for legality. [2]
A 1956 scandal prompted the creation of the office. Orville E. Hodge, auditor of public accounts, embezzled or misappropriated over $1 million dollars in public funds. [3] [4]
In 1957, the General Assembly passed the Illinois Auditing Act and created the Department of Audits and the Legislative Audit Commission. [5]
In 1970, the Illinois Constitution mandated the office as a legislative entity rather than an executive branch agency. [5] The General Assembly passed the Illinois State Auditing Act. [6]
Robert G. Cronson was the first Auditor General and took office on August 1, 1974. [3]
The Auditor General audits public funds of the State and reports findings and recommendations to the Illinois General Assembly and to the Governor of Illinois. They disclose the obligation, expenditure, receipt, and use of public funds. The Auditor General's office performs several types of audits to review state agencies, including performance audits and information system audits. [7]
| # | Name | Term |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Robert G. Cronson | 1974–1992 |
| 2 | William Holland | 1992–2015 |
| 3 | Frank J. Mautino | 2016–present |
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