William Holland
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William Holland is a former Auditor General of Illinois. He served in this position starting from his appointment on August 1, 1992. He retired at the end of 2015.[1][2]
Biography
Holland first entered politics as a legislative intern in the Illinois House of Representatives. He was appointed director of the House Majority Appropriations staff in 1978, and in 1980 appointed as director of the General Assembly's Washington, D.C. office. In 1983, Holland became chief of staff to then-Illinois Senate President Philip Rock, a position he held until 1992.[3]
Holland, who readily admits to not being a trained auditor as well as having no accounting experience, stated, "That exposure to all of state government was very helpful and very useful to me when I began my career as the auditor general. I am surrounded by immensely talented accountants and auditors and people with a lot of experience. I’ve got the high-level view. They bring in the detail, and it’s a pretty good mix.”[4]
Education
- Graduated, Seattle University
Political career
- 1992-2015: Illinois Auditor General[3]
Appointments
2012
Holland was unanimously re-appointed by the Illinois General Assembly as Illinois Auditor General for a third 10-year term in 2012.[1] While both parties approved of his performance, Republicans argued that the office was unnecessary.[5]
2002
Holland was unanimously re-appointed by the Illinois General Assembly as Illinois Auditor General for a second 10-year term on August 1, 2002.[1]
1992
Holland was first appointed by the Illinois General Assembly as Illinois Auditor General for a 10-year term on August 1, 1992.[1]
Personal
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Holland lives in Springfield. He has three children and three grandchildren.[3]
Recent news
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See also
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Illinois Auditor General, "Description," accessed September 4, 2012
- ↑ Patrick Yeagle, Illinois Times, "Mautino nominated for top auditor," October 8, 2015
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Cyber Drive Illinois, "Auditor General," accessed September 19, 2012
- ↑ Illinois Issues, "In Auditor General William Holland’s world, there is no room for partisan politics," September 2012
- ↑ The State Journal Register, "Illinois House votes to retain auditor general," May 8, 2012
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