Manley Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission, Tapping CPA Experience

JOLIET, Ill. – As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) working in the accounting field for nearly three decades, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, will serve on the state’s Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), a select group of legislators to lead public hearings on major audits of state agencies to review performance, correct outstanding issues and ensure public dollars are being spent appropriately for Illinois residents.

“Transparency and efficiency are essential to maintaining our taxpayers’ trust,” said Manley. “It is an honor to sit on the Legislative Audit Commission, an integral body to the General Assembly’s ability to monitor and ensure state agencies that are funded by taxpayers and are using those dollars for their intended purpose.”

The Legislative Audit Commission is a bipartisan body of 12 legislators—divided equally between Democrats and Republicans in the House and Senate chambers—responsible for reviewing public audits and the disbursement of public funding.

Manley brings extensive experience to the commission with a background as a certified public accountant. Additionally, her legislative work has consistently prioritized fiscal responsibility and transparency, helping reduce state debt and earn Illinois 10 credit rating upgrades in recent years.

“The commission hearings require conversations to identify with the auditors and agency heads to hold them accountable for deficiencies and get them on the record for continuing to make concrete changes to better use and safeguard the state’s assets,” said Manley. “The LAC doesn’t pull any punches and oftentimes the conversations are heated and uncomfortable,” said Manley. “But these hearings are essential, and those serving on the LAC have an obligation to demand excellence from our government agencies that serve the people of Illinois.”