SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — From dealing with a rush of job-seekers to a leaky roof and hard feelings among opponents he now needs, Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner has been busily preparing to take over Illinois.

Speaking to reporters for the first time at the state Capitol last week, Rauner laid out a full agenda.

In regards to the state budget, the office of Auditor General William Holland is conducting “turnover” audits in the governor’s office and, by state law, of the state treasurer’s accounts.

Spokesman Jim Dahlquist said the office doesn’t have estimated completion dates for either audit. But Rauner said they will be vital to understanding how bad the state’s finances are. He indicated the problems are worse than he originally thought.

He has yet to explain how he’ll follow through on seemingly contradictory campaign promises to cut income taxes while also increasing funding for schools and social services.

 

 

 

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