The search for a new state Auditor General has begun in earnest.
The Auditor General serves as Illinois governments' top internal investigator. It's a job that Bill Holland has held for more than two decades.
But last month, he announced he's stepping down.
A bipartisan legislative commission says it's accepting applications for his replacement. At his retirement announcement, Holland gave his view of the desired skills set:
"The state auditing act demands, or suggests, that the person who holds the office of Auditor General should be experienced in government auditing or financial management; or - or - government operation or knowledgeable about state government," Holland said.
Applications and resumes are due by August 19th. The commission will ultimately recommend its pick; a super-majority of legislators in each chamber then need to give their consent.
Already, one high-profile candidate has put his name out there: Rep. Frank Mautino, a Bureau County Democrat.
