John M. Schaff, acting state auditor general since September, has been recommended to permanently fill the post.
The Legislative Audit Subcommittee recommended Schaff, who has been deputy auditor general the past 15 years, to legislative leaders who are to meet Nov. 9 to consider the appointment.
He would replace Wayne Welsh, who retired in September after 30 years, 20 years as auditor general.
The 25-member office conducts performance audits and evaluates the cost-effectiveness of state agencies, institutions, school districts, taxing districts, state colleges and universities.
Patriotic tradition
The 78-year-old and his wife, LaRae, placed 322 flags donated by the American Legion on veterans' graves.
Promontory Point fire
Crews on Friday continued to battle a 4,000-acre fire on the west side of Promontory Point.
abused as a child graduates
In 1997, Amanda endured three months in the hospital after her mother’s boyfriend abused her. On graduation night, she was no different from any other teenager.
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