After spending more than half of his life involved with state government in Springfield, Frank Mautino is ready to spend more time back home in the Starved Rock area.

Illinois’ Auditor General says when his 10-year term ends at the end of this year, that’s it for him. Mautino says one term has always been the plan, saying “realistically you don’t want a 74-year-old auditor general.” He will stay on until the Illinois Audit Commission picks a replacement.

Prior to being Auditor General, Mautino served 12 terms in the Illinois House of Representatives, on top of finishing out his late father’s term in Springfield. He says at 64 years old, it’s time to come home:

Mautino says he does plan to get back involved with politics in the Illinois Valley after having to stay as neutral as possible in his role as auditor general:

Mautino says being the Auditor General has been a wonderful opportunity. He got his start in Springfield working as a page for the speaker of the House 50 years ago.

Mautino’s family recently expanded by one as he’s a new grandfather. He wants to spend more time with his family which means helping his wife and children run Alfano’s Pizza of Ottawa.