FINANCIAL · IL · 1953-1956
Orville E. Hodge
State Comptroller · Republican · Illinois
NOTABLE
On the record
Resigned 1956 + convicted 1957 of $1.5M embezzlement — biggest IL scandal of decade
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · embezzlement
Background
Orville E. Hodge occupied the State Comptroller office in Illinois for 3 years (1953–1956). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Benjamin O. Cooper; succeeded by Elbert S. Smith. Press-relevant: Resigned 1956 + convicted 1957 of $1.5M embezzlement — biggest IL scandal of decade. Same-year political environment (1953): Governor William Stratton.
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Dawn Clark Netsch (1991-1995)
- Roland W. Burris (1979-1991)
- George W. Lindberg (1973-1977)
- Michael J. Howlett (1961-1973)
- Elbert S. Smith (1956-1961)
- Benjamin O. Cooper (1949-1953)