We also requested daily child attendance records for one month-October 2008-from 50 child care providers for whom our analyses indicated potential program violations. Five providers did not submit records to us. Among the 45 that did, we found numerous problems. For example, 21 providers were paid for care they either did not provide or were not authorized to provide. Because of errors or potentially fraudulent reporting in the sample of 50 providers we analyzed, we estimate that approximately $4.0 million in improper subsidy payments were made to these providers in 2008.
We also identified a significant problem with program rules that allow providers to care for one another's children, thereby creating child care "rings." DCF policies also allow providers to hire the parents of children for whom they receive subsidy payments. We found five instances of providers caring for one another's children. These providers received $109,700 in subsidy payments in 2008 and early 2009. In addition, we found that in a single month, 12 of the 45 providers whose records we reviewed employed a total of 93 participants and received $167,000 in subsidy payments for caring for these participants' children. Such situations significantly increase the likelihood for fraud or abuse to occur, and we include a recommendation for the Legislature to consider statutory changes to the program rules under which they are allowed.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by DCF, the Department of Workforce Development, and the county agencies we contacted during our review.
Sincerely,
janice mueller
State Auditor
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Relating to hunting and trapping regulations, closed areas and game refuges.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, June 8, 2009.
Referred to committee on Transportation, Tourism, Forestry, and Natural Resources, June 12, 2009
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The committee on Commerce, Utilities, Energy, and Rail reports and recommends:
Relating to modification of existing rules for control of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted by stationary sources in the ozone nonattainment area in southeastern Wisconsin and to issues for SIP approvability and miscellaneous implementation issues.
No action taken.
Relating to flammable, combustible, and hazardous liquids, and affecting small businesses.
No action taken.
Jeffrey Plale
Chairperson
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Motions Under Senate Rule
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for the Month of May 2009
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Joey Abraham, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Nyada Yoba Baldeh, Jr. from River Valley High School, on the occasion of the completion of the Senate Scholar Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Dr. Margaret Bauman, on the occasion of her retirement after more than 40 years of dedicated service to the Hamilton School District.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Daniel Alan Becker, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Sullivan, for Tyler Bjeloshevich, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Robson, for Brian Blucher, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Robson, for Ricky Blucher, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Andrew E. Bottom, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Rosemarie Vezina Braatz, on the occasion of her many achievements and honoring her contributions to documenting the history of the community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Eli Breaker, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Alexander Michael Bridges, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Steve Carlson, on the occasion of his 32 years of service to the University of Wisconsin-River Falls as Professor of Agronomy.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Alex Carson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for David John Cianciolo, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Cowles, for William Robert Corriveau, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for William Robert Corriveau, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Garrett Crish, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Sullivan, for Malcolm Crouch, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Ian Cummings, on the occasion of his completion of the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Tom Daley, on the occasion of his 36 years of dedicated service to the Hamilton School District.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for John Damos, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the position of the town of Plum Lake Clerk after 32 years of dedicated service to the community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Cory Davis, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Vernon De Witt, Jr., on the occasion of his retirement from the town of Plum Lake town government after over 46 years of dedication to the community.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Alexander M. DiFonzo, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lasee, for the Door County Cooperative, on the occasion of celebrating its 70th Anniversary.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Robson, for Jared Dunham, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Ben Dunston, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for David Elieff, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Bradley Emery, on the occasion of his completion of the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Wirch, for Patricia Erickson, on the occasion of her retirement after 32 years of dedicated service to the Wisconsin State Legislature.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Bruce Fraser, on the occasion of being the recipient of the Melvin Jones Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Joshua Freitag, on the occasion of his completion of the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for John and Doreen Gatto, on the occasion of the birth of thier daugther Alessia Vivienne Gatto.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, for Michael Geiger, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Sullivan, for Jonathan M. Gray, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for David S. Grebe, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Harsdorf, for Ethan Aric Green, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for John F. Grosch, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Sullivan, for Eric Haas, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Christopher J. Hahn, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Kathleen Hall, on the occasion of being named the recipient of the 2009 Chamber Spark Plug Award by the Cedarburg Chamber of Commerce.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Matthew Kennedy Harper, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Gregory E. Hart, on the occasion of his years of dedicated service to the Hamilton School District.
A certificate of condolence by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for the family and friends of Walter Francis Harvey, Sr., on the occasion of celebrating his life and honoring his memory.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Holperin, for Adam G. Hinz, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Darling, for Wayne Hoerig, on the occasion of his graduation from the Second Chance Partners for Education Program.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Vinehout, for Mary P. Johnson, on the occasion of her retirement after years of advocation for the mentally ill in Wisconsin.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Cody Jorgenson, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Ellis, for Kody Kellner, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Vincent M. Kent, on the occasion of being named the Fort Atkinson Chamber of Commerce's Small Business Person of the Year.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Sarah Jean Kilker from Lake Mills High School, on the occasion of the completion of the Senate Scholar Program.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Fitzgerald, for Deputy Chief Randy Koehn, on the occasion of his retirement after years of invaluable service to the Beaver Dam community and the Beaver Dam Fire Department.
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A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for David J. Kratz, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Legislature on the motion of Senator Hansen, for Gordon E. Kropp, on the occasion of celebrating his 90th Birthday shared with family and friends.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for James C. Lampman, on the occasion of 50 years of service in the dental profession.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Lazich, for Robert LaFever, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of the Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Taylor, for Project Lead The Way at Lancaster Elementary School, on the occasion of all the students, instructors and administrators that took part in Project Lead The Way.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Grothman, for Joshua Daniel Lange, on the occasion of earning and attaining the rank of Eagle Scout Award.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Schultz, for Kim L'Herault from River Valley High School, on the occasion of the completion of the Senate Scholar Program.
A certificateofcongratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Erpenbach, forLions International, on the occasion of the Fitchburg Lions Club on the occasion of celebrating their 25th Anniversary.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Risser, for Christian Trygve Lund from Madison West High School, on the occasion of the completion of the Senate Scholar Program.
A certificate of commendation by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Kanavas, for Sherry Malmon, on the occasion of her 40 years of dedicated service to the Hamilton School District.
A certificate of congratulations by the Wisconsin Senate on the motion of Senator Leibham, for Tyler Martell from Lincoln High School, on the occasion of the completion of the Senate Scholar Program.
