May 8, 2003
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required by s.
13.94(1)(em), Wis. Stats., we have completed a financial audit of the Wisconsin Lottery, which is administered by the Department of Revenue. We have issued an unqualified opinion on the Wisconsin Lottery's fiscal year (FY) 2001-02 and FY 2000-01 financial statements.
Total lottery sales increased from $401.2 million in FY 2000-01 to $427.6 million in FY 2001-02. The increase of $26.4 million can primarily be attributed to ticket sales for on-line games, which, to a large extent, are related to the size of the jackpots. In August of 2001, the Wisconsin's Very Own Megabucks jackpot was unusually high at $20.3 million, and the Powerball jackpot reached $295.7 million - a record high jackpot at that time.
However, it should be noted that the Department of Revenue does not project this sales level to be maintained in the future. In October 2002, the Department projected FY 2002-03 lottery sales to be $412.7 million. In addition, the Governor's 2003-05 Biennial Budget Proposal includes lottery sales estimates of $417.2 million in FY 2003-04 and $418.0 million in FY 2004-05. The Governor's budget also includes a proposal to privatize all lottery functions, except procurement and financial auditing services, starting in FY 2004-05.
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We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Department of Revenue. The Department's response follows our report.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
May 7, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
Please find enclosed a copy of the Length of Service Award Program (LOSA) 2002 Annual Report. The report was developed by the Length of Service Award Board with support from the Department of Administration staff. The report provides an overview of the program and outlines the accomplishments for the 2002 program year.
Wisconsin State Statute 16.25(6) requires the department to submit a copy of the report to the Chief Clerk of each house annually describing the activities of the board.
If you have any questions regarding the plan, please contact Terri Lenz at the Department of Administration, Division of Housing and Intergovernmental Relations, at (608) 261-6580.
Sincerely,
Thomas M. Krauskopf, Deputy Administrator
Division of Housing and Intergovernmental Relations
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
May 9, 2003
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Included with this correspondence, I am submitting the report of the Department of Administration, Division of Gaming (Gaming), for the third quarter of fiscal year 2003 (January 1, 2003 through March 31, 2003). As required by s.
562.02(1)(g). Wis. Stats., the attached materials contain pari—mutuel wagering and racing statistical information, as well as the revenues for the program areas of Racing, Charitable Gaming, Bingo and Indian Gaming.
If you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please do not hesitate to contact Rachel Meek at (608) 270-2535.
Sincerely,
Johnnie L. Smith
Division Administrator
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 6, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Connolly-Keesler, Eileen, of Neenah, as a member of the Board of Regents, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Higher Education and Tourism.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 7, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Richlen, Beth,
of Stevens Point, as a member of the Board of Regents, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2005.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Higher Education and Tourism.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 8, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Bradley, Mark,
of Wausau, as a member of the Board of Regents, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Higher Education and Tourism.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 12, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Grischke, Alan,
of Wausau, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 12, 2003
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Thomas
, Christine,
of Plover, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2010.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
Relating to mechanical refrigeration.
Submitted by Department of Commerce.
Report received from Agency, May 14, 2003.
Referred to committee on Economic Development, Job Creation and Housing, May 14, 2003.
