Illinois’ New Auditor General Questioned about Campaign Expenses
ICPR Board Chair Susan Garrett is quoted in this article
via The State-Journal Register
“Frank Mautino is off to a rocky start as Illinois auditor general.
Not long after the former Democratic state representative from Spring Valley and House deputy majority leader took office Jan. 1, he was faced with questions about his use of campaign funds.
Reports filed with the State Board of Elections show the Committee for Frank J. Mautino made loan repayments to a local bankt hat far exceeded the amount borrowed. The committee spent large sums on car repairs and gasoline at a single service station. In addition, Mautino’s political fundraising continued after he was confirmed as auditor general.”
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