RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — The Virginia Department of Taxation is eliminating its criminal investigation unit as part of a cost-savings strategy.

Six positions on the investigative staff were eliminated by laying off two employees and transferring four others to the agency’s compliance department to do data research. The change was established in the revised state budget the General Assembly passed in February, and is intended to save $120,000 annually. It takes effect July 1.

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