A Tax Increment Financing District is a complicated financial tool that helps towns invest in their infrastructure and promote economic development. But recent state audits of TIF districts reveal disagreement on the regulations that govern them.

Senator Vincent Illuzzi says he hasn't made a final decision whether to run, but he's asking voters to sign his petitions now because the deadline for filing is a little more than a week away.

State Auditor Tom Salmon is reminding municipalities that their forms requesting assistance must be submitted by the close of business October 17th.

These were some of the voices in the news this week.

With advice from former embezzlers, Vermont's State Auditor wants to help cities and towns fight embezzlement of public money - something that he says has cost local governments millions of dollars.

The political line up for Campaign 2012 should become clearer in the next month.  That's because a group of prominent Republicans, who are considering a run for statewide office, will be meeting in early June to discuss their options. And the group's goal is to avoid a tough GOP primary for the state's top political offices.

Vermont's state auditor told lawmakers Tuesday that a key to stopping embezzlers is letting people who have access to public cash know that they're being watched. He wants towns, agencies and non-profits required to complete a checklist of internal cash controls and to certify it.

Vermont's state auditor says he has a plan to prevent embezzlement and detect it when it happens.

Vermont Democrats are charging State Auditor Tom Salmon with putting Vermonters ‘on the backburner.' Salmon has officially launched an exploratory committee to run for the U.S. Senate seat now held by Bernie Sanders.

State Auditor Tom Salmon is forming an exploratory committee as he mulls a possible run next year against Senator Bernie Sanders.

Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon says he won't run again for the post in the 2012 election. Salmon made the announcement yesterday on his Facebook page.

Vermont state Auditor Tom Salmon says he wants to move forward after pleading guilty to a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Vermont state Auditor Tom Salmon says he will plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol after being cited for DUI on Nov 13 in Montpelier.

State Auditor Tom Salmon apologized to Vermonters for what he said was a mistake of judgment last week.

We'll talk with former NPR reporter Sarah Chayes about her work in Afghanistan. Also, we hear from State Auditor Tom Salmon about his recent DUI arrest.

VPR's Jane Lindholm talks with State Auditor Tom Salmon about his recent DUI charge and its possible effect on his political future.

State Auditor Tom Salmon says his recent drunken driving charge will not affect his future political plans. Salmon says he admitted to police that he had had a few drinks before he was cited for driving under the influence.

Layoffs of more state workers appeared imminent, the National Guard's mission in Afghanistan remained unclear and FairPoint faced regulators' questions. These were some of the voices in the news this week:

Democratic Vermont Auditor Tom Salmon is switching parties to the GOP.

State Auditor Tom Salmon says he's leaving the Democratic Party and will seek re-election in 2010 as a Republican.

Governor Jim Douglas' decision not to seek re-election means that Republicans will need to find a gubernatorial candidate. And the decision is also likely to encourage more Democrats to run for governor.

Vermont State Auditor Tom Salmon says he's still got a lot of ideas for how the Douglas administration and the Legislature can resolve budget problems.  

Auditor Tom Salmon continues to offer budget-cutting ideas he says represent a workable compromise, but the budget debate rages on.

Auditor Tom Salmon continues to offer budget-cutting ideas he says represent a workable compromise, but the budget debate rages on.

VPR's Bob Kinzel talks with State Auditor Tom Salmon about controversial ideas he has for solving the financial challenges, including raising taxes, restructuring state government and expanding gambling in the state.