COMMENDS-FRANK J. MAUTINO

104th Regular Session Introduced by Chapin Rose

The Illinois Senate honors Frank J. Mautino for ten years as Auditor General, praising the OAG’s independent audits that promote transparency and responsible use of public funds.

Resolution Adopted

Summary of Bill SR765 (104th General Assembly, Illinois)

Purpose

To commend Frank J. Mautino on the occasion of his retirement after serving as Illinois Auditor General for a decade.

Recognizes the importance of the Auditor General’s office as an independent oversight body and its role in providing objective information to the General Assembly and the public.

Key Provisions and Provisions Covered

Expresses appreciation for Frank Mautino’s leadership and the work of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) from 2016 through the end of his tenure.

Highlights the OAG’s role in:

Conducting independent financial, compliance, and performance audits of state agencies, universities, boards, commissions, and programs.
Providing transparent, reliable information to legislators and the public about state operations and program administration.
Identifying opportunities to improve internal controls, efficiencies, and compliance with laws governing public resources.

Acknowledges Mautino’s contributions to maintaining the OAG’s independence, nonpartisan professionalism, and trusted analysis of state government operations.

Emphasizes the impact of OAG work on safeguarding taxpayer dollars, strengthening accountability, and informing policy decisions.

Who or What Is Affected

Frank J. Mautino: The primary honoree of the resolution (retiring after ten years as Illinois Auditor General).

The Office of the Auditor General: Recognized for its ongoing role in independent oversight and accountability.

The Illinois General Assembly and the public: Beneficiaries of the OAG’s audits and analyses.

Procedural and Timeline Details

Type of measure: Senate Resolution (SR765) commending an individual.

Sponsor: Co-sponsor Chapin Rose.

Action history:

Filed with Secretary: May 5, 2026
Referred to Assignments: May 5, 2026
Referred to Congratulatory Consent Calendar: May 12, 2026
Approved for Consideration: May 12, 2026
Adopted: May 14, 2026

Result: The resolution was adopted by the Illinois Senate on May 14, 2026.

Impact and Implications

The resolution serves as a formal expression of appreciation from the Illinois Senate for Mautino’s decade of service.

It reinforces the value placed on independent auditing and accountability mechanisms within state government.

No substantive policy changes or fiscal appropriations are attached to the resolution; its effect is symbolic recognition and public acknowledgment of service.

Plain-Language Takeaway

The Illinois Senate is publicly recognizing and thanking Frank J. Mautino for his ten years as Illinois Auditor General, praising his leadership, the integrity and usefulness of the OAG’s audits, and the role these efforts play in promoting transparency and responsible use of public funds. The measure is a ceremonial tribute and does not alter laws or allocate resources.