Wisconsin Legislature: 2011-01-12 Senate Journal

13. Shafiq Imani of Portage, Wisconsin claims $51.18 for the unreimbursed value of a typewriter lost by DOC staff. The claimant is an inmate at Columbia Correctional Institution. In January 2010, the claimant was placed in segregation and his property, including his typewriter, was inventoried and stored by DOC staff. When the claimant was released from segregation status in April 2010, his typewriter was not returned with the rest of his property. DOC staff searched property storage for the typewriter but determined it had been lost. The full purchase price of the typewriter in 2007 was $127.97. The claimant was reimbursed $76.79 based on the institution's depreciation schedule. The claimant believes he is entitled to be reimbursed for the full purchase price of the typewriter under replevin law. The claimant does not believe the DOC depreciation schedule is legal because DOC staff was clearly negligent in losing his typewriter. The claimant requests reimbursement for the remainder of the purchase price of his typewriter.

DOC believes the claimant has already been fairly compensated and recommends denial of this claim. DOC does not dispute that staff lost or misplaced the claimant's typewriter while it was in storage. The Wisconsin Administrative Code DOC 309.20(5) provides "In case of loss or damage caused by the staff of an institution, the value of an inmate's personal property shall equal its value at the time of loss or damage, not to exceed its purchase price." DOC has established a Depreciation Schedule to determine the values of various items of property. Given the large number of inmates housed by DOC, it is inevitable that personal property will sometimes be misplaced. The Depreciation Schedule provides a fair and uniform method to determine the value of inmate property at the time of the loss. The schedule gives a typewriter a value of 5 useful years, therefore its value depreciates 20% per year. The claimant's typewriter was depreciated by 40% and his reimbursement was calculated based on that depreciation. DOC does not believe he is entitled to any further compensation.

The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employees and this claim is neither one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.

S28 14. Robert Kowalkowski of Green Bay, Wisconsin claims $40.40 for the value of property allegedly lost by DOC staff when the claimant was transferred from Oshkosh Correctional Institution (OSCI) to Green Bay Correctional institution (GBCI). The claimant notes that a GBCI property staff member admitted that he "failed to completely fulfill his responsibilities" in inventorying the claimant's property upon receipt at GBCI. The claimant states that he did everything he could to get his property back, including filing an inmate complaint, which was denied. The claimant objects to DOC's statements regarding his criminal history or "poor institutional adjustment." He believes that those issues have nothing to do with this claim and that because the property was lost while under DOC control, he should be reimbursed.

DOC recommends denial of this claim. The claimant was transferred from OSCI to GBCI on January 15, 2010. When he was received at GBCI, the property provided to him was inventoried. DOC states that an inventory staff member has admitted that he did not fully document all items that came to GBCI with the claimant. However, DOC notes that records indicate that the claimant received a significant amount of property that did not belong to him when he arrived at GBCI. DOC states that this appears to show that there was property mix-up of some kind but notes that at no time did the claimant report that he received excess property. DOC also points to the claimant's long history of rule breaking and poor institutional adjustment. DOC notes that the claimant waited a month to file a complaint regarding his allegedly missing property and the department believes that this delay was an attempt to avoid calling the staff's attention to the extra property received by the claimant. DOC properly denied the claimant's inmate complaint as untimely. Finally, DOC believes that if the property was lost by DOC staff, the claimant's delay in filing a complaint and bringing this claim place the department at a disadvantage. Had the claimant timely reported the missing property, the matter would have been investigated promptly, giving staff a better chance of finding the property. DOC believes that the claimant's delay and his "unclean hands" caused by his willingness to keep another inmate's property, warrant denial of this claim.

The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employees and this claim is neither one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.

15. Robert Kowalkowski of Green Bay, Wisconsin claims $616.03 for the value of property allegedly improperly destroyed by DOC staff after the claimant was transferred to Green Bay Correctional institution (GBCI). On January 15, 2010, upon arrival at GBCI, the claimant received a property receipt/disposition form from staff, informing him of property that was not allowed at GBCI. The form stated that the claimant needed to provide an address to which he wanted the property mailed within 10 days of a denial of his inmate complaint. The claimant filed an inmate complaint on February 1st but it was returned by the Inmate Complaint Examiner (ICE) for clarification. The claimant filed again on February 16th and the ICE again returned the complaint, this time telling the claimant he needed to attempt to work out the issue with property room staff. On March 3rd the claimant wrote the ICE asking when the 10 day time limit to provide an address began. The examiner replied "Once a decision is made by the ICE the property room sends the item in question out." On March 7th the claimant sent the mailing address to the property room staff. Staff responded that on February 10th, the ICE had informed them that the claimant had failed to file an inmate complaint and therefore property staff destroyed the excess property on February 24th. The claimant believes the destruction of his property was in violation of DOC property rules. He believes that staff violated DOC 309.20 by not providing him with 10 days notice prior to the destruction of his property. He also believes that the rules state that absent a specific address provided by the claimant, excess property should have been mailed out to an individual on his visiting list. The claimant denies that any of the property in question was stolen. He filed a complaint and appeal regarding the destruction of his property, both of which were dismissed.

DOC recommends denial of this claim. At the time of his transfer to GBCI, the claimant possessed an unusually large amount of property, including several items that were clearly altered and therefore declared contraband. The claimant received notice of his disallowed property on January 15th. DOC rules provide that an inmate complaint must be filed within 14 days of the incident, which in this case would have been the receipt of the property notice. The claimant twice filed a complaint but each time it was rejected as improperly filed. The claimant failed to timely file a proper complaint. In addition, the claimant failed to provide an address to which he wished his property mailed within the required 10 day time period. Although the claimant did eventually provide an address, it was well after the expiration of the time limit and the claimant's property had already been destroyed. DOC notes that even if the 10 day limit had not elapsed, GBCI policy gives the institution the right to determine how to dispose of contraband and non-allowable property and the destruction of the property was in compliance with DOC 303. Finally, DOC states that the claimant has a long history of disregard for the property rights of others and clearly does not come before the board with clean hands, since some of the property in question was almost certainly stolen.

The Board concludes there has been an insufficient showing of negligence on the part of the state, its officers, agents or employees and this claim is neither one for which the state is legally liable nor one which the state should assume and pay based on equitable principles.

16. Aquan Mobley of Fox Lake, Wisconsin claims $56.98 for the value of tennis shoes allegedly lost by DOC staff while the claimant was an inmate at Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution. On July 17, 2009, inmate Markese Jones was disciplined for unauthorized possession of the claimant's tennis shoes. The disciplinary decision indicates "Return shoes to Mobley, Aquan" however DOC staff incorrectly destroyed the shoes as contraband on July 16, 2009. On August 13, 2009, the claimant filed an inmate complaint because his shoes had not been returned. The complaint was rejected as past the 14 day time limit. The claimant appealed and the appeal was denied. The claimant believes he should be reimbursed for the shoes which were improperly destroyed by DOC staff.

S29 DOC recommends reimbursement of the claimant in the reduced amount of $7.18. DOC notes that the claimant's inmate complaint and appeal were correctly denied because the claimant failed to follow correct procedures for filing his complaint. However, DOC does not dispute that the shoes were destroyed in error and should have been returned to the claimant. DOC notes that the shoes were purchased in November 2006 and that the original purchase price was $59.83. DOC uses a property depreciation schedule to establish fair and uniform guidelines for reimbursing inmates. The depreciation schedule provides that tennis shoes have a useful life of 3 years and therefore depreciate by 33% for each year of use. Based on the purchase date, the claimant's shoes had depreciated by approximately 88% at the time they were destroyed. DOC therefore recommends reimbursement to the claimant of $7.18, 12% of the original purchase price.

The Board concludes the claim should be paid in the reduced amount of $7.18 based on equitable principles. The Board further concludes, under authority of s. 16.007 (6m), Stats., payment should be made from the Department of Corrections' appropriation s. 20.410(1)(a), Stats.

The Board concludes:

That the following claims are denied:

Carl Barrett
David W. Bateman
Daniel J. Bertler
Rachel M. Conway
Martin V. Elliott
James Flitter
Thomas K. Froehlich
Raymond Heiting
Steve E. Hoogester
Shafiq Imani
Robert Kowalkowski (2 claims)
Pamela M. Kramer
James Kroll
Edward Lehmann
Peter J. Lieven
David Rettler
Duane R. Sawyer
Clarence A. Schwartz
James R. Shane
Tony R. Spaeth
Gordon Stowers
Paul Thiesen
Michael Towler
David R. Turnpaugh
Lloyd R. Uelmen
William P. Vandenberg
James E. Vetter, Jr.
Brett E. Williams

That payment of the below amounts to the identified claimants from the following statutory appropriations is justified under S 16.007, Stats:

That payment of the below amounts to the identified claimants from the following statutory appropriations is justified under § 775.05, Stats:

The Board recommends:

Payment of $90,000 to Robert Lee Stinson for Innocent Convict Compensation pursuant to s. 775.05, Ststs.

Representative of the Governor

The Honorable, The Legislature:

In accordance with Section 51.06 (8), Wisconsin Statutes, enclosed is a copy of the report on people relocated and diverted from nursing homes, intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded (ICFs-MR), and State Centers for the Developmentally Disabled in state fiscal year (SFY) 2010. This report provides information related to four programs, the ICF-MR Restructuring Initiative, Relocations from the State Centers for the Developmentally Disabled, the Community Relocation Initiative, and the Nursing Home Diversion Initiative.

The Honorable, The Legislature:

This report is transmitted as required by s. 20.002(11)(f), Wisconsin Statutes, (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under s. 13.172(3), Wisconsin Statutes) and confirms that the Department of Administration has found it necessary to exercise the "temporary reallocation of balances" authority provided by this section in order to meet payment responsibilities and cover resulting negative cash balances during the month of November 2010.

On November 1, 2010, the Worker's Compensation Fund cash balance closed at a negative $1.6 million (its intra-month low). This negative balance continued through November 16, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a positive $45 thousand. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.

On November 1, 2010, the Mediation Fund cash balance closed at a negative $35 thousand. This negative balance continued through November 19, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a positive $300 thousand. The Mediation Fund cash balance reached its intra-month low of a negative $52 thousand on November 18, 2010. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.

On November 22, 2010, the Police and Fire Protection Fund cash balance closed at a negative $47.6 million (its intra-month low). This negative balance continued through November 30, 2010, when the fund's cash balance closed at a negative $43.3 million. The negative balance was due to the difference in the timing of revenues and expenditures.

The Worker's Compensation Fund, Mediation Fund, and Police and Fire Protection Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitations and did not exceed the balances of the funds available for interfund borrowing.

S30 The distribution of interest earnings to investment pool participants is based on the average daily balance in the pool and each fund's share. Therefore, the monthly calculation by the State Controller's Office will automatically reflect the use of these temporary reallocations of balance authority, and as a result, the funds requiring the use of the authority will effectively bear the interest cost.

Referred to joint committee on Finance.

The Honorable, The Senate:

The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.

For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 2009-2010 session of the legislature, visit the Government Accountability Board's web site at: http://gab.wi.gov/

Abel, Becky Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Alexander, Jennifer Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Alston, Garth Altria Client Services Inc
Amos-Sikora, Lamar Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998
Armacost, Susan Wisconsin Right to Life Inc
Ashenhurst, Karla Ministry Health Care
Baas, Steve Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Badeau, Jennifer Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Badger II, Richard C. Wisconsin Council 40 AFSCME, AFL-CIO

Bartholow MD, Timothy Wisconsin Medical Society
Bartkowski, John Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
Battles, Cale State Bar of Wisconsin
Benforado, David J Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin
Bliss, Amy Wisconsin Housing Alliance
Blomberg, Ken Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Borgerding, Eric Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Bowman, D'Anna AARP
Brenton, Steve Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Brewer, F H S.C. Johnson & Son Inc
Bromley, Matt Customers First! Coalition
Brooks, Bryan Alliant Energy
Brooks, Bryan Cottonwood Financial Ltd.
Brown Pokorny, Kimberly Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
Caneff, Denny River Alliance of Wisconsin
Carey, Ray American Express Company
Carey, Ray Aurora Health Care Inc
Carey, Ray Boys and Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
Carey, Ray Deloitte
Carey, Ray General Motors Company (formerly General Motors
Corporation)
Carey, Ray Kwik Trip Inc
Carey, Ray Lilly U.S.A. (formerly Eli Lilly & Company)
Carey, Ray S.C. Johnson & Son Inc
Carey, Ray Wisconsin Early Autism Project Inc, The
Chesmore, Greg Celgene Corporation
Childress, Jason American Express Company
Childress, Jason Aurora Health Care Inc
Childress, Jason Boys and Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
Childress, Jason Deloitte
Childress, Jason General Motors Company (formerly General Motors
Corporation)
Childress, Jason Kwik Trip Inc
Childress, Jason Lilly U.S.A. (formerly Eli Lilly & Company)
Childress, Jason S.C. Johnson & Son Inc
Childress, Jason Wisconsin Early Autism Project Inc, The
Christenson, Pamela Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Ciske, Thom Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce & Industry

S31 Cohen, Marshall Nuclear Energy Institute
Cohn, Andrew Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation
Crawford, Kevin Orion Energy Systems
DeMars, Cheryl Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative
Disch, Kent Madison Area Builders Association
Doe, Johnny 123 Corporation
Duffy, Melissa Employer Health Care Alliance Cooperative
Durham, Kelly Corrections Corporation of America
Edwards, Lynn Wisconsin Dietetic Association Inc
Elmer, Jane Wisconsin Retired Educators Association
Esbeck, William Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association
Essie, Patrick Wisconsin Airport Management Association
Essie, Patrick Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Farkas, Joseph Christian Science Committee on Publication for Wisconsin
Forester, John D Association of Wisconsin School Administrators
Forester, John D Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials
Forester, John D Wisconsin Association of School District Administrators
Forester, John D Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services
Franken, Andrew Wisconsin Insurance Alliance
Fuller, Kevin Bayer HealthCare LLC (formerly Bayer HealthCare)
Gallo Esq, Donald P Wisconsin Fabricare Institute
Gallo Esq, Donald P Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Goss, Patrick Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
Grabel, John AFSCME Council 11
Graff, Corey Wisconsin Gun Owners, Inc.
Grant, Lori River Alliance of Wisconsin
Grapentine, JD, Mark Wisconsin Medical Society
Gratz, Samuel Union Pacific Railroad Company
Groves Batiza, Monica American Family Insurance Group
Hall, Linda Wisconsin Association of Family & Childrens Agencies
Handzel Jr, Henry Murphy Oil USA Inc
Harrison, Stephanie Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association
Hatch, Sidney Milwaukee Teachers Education Association
Hauser, Matthew Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Herstand, Marc National Association of Social Workers - Wisconsin Chapter
Higley, Charles Citizens Utility Board
Hoven, Timothy AFSCME Council 11
Hoven, Timothy Cottonwood Financial Ltd.
Hoven, Timothy Johnson & Johnson
Hoven, Timothy M.A. Mortenson Company
Hoven, Timothy Medical College of Wisconsin
Hoven, Timothy United States Cellular Corporation
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Cemetery & Cremation Association
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Dietetic Association Inc
Hoven, Timothy Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Huebscher, John A Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Janowski, Jon Hunger Task Force
John, Maliyakal WiSys Technology Foundation, Inc.
Johnson, Stan Milwaukee Teachers Education Association
Jones, Robert Wisconsin Community Action Program Association
Jordahl, William Alliant Energy
Jorgensen, John Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, AFL-CIO
Juan, Nicole United Council of UW Students
Kammer, Peter Altria Client Services Inc
Kammer, Peter Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Kilgore, Kathleen Paralegal Association of Wisconsin Inc
Kinley, Tricia Johnson & Johnson
Kinzler, Ross Wisconsin Housing Alliance
Klonsinski, Michael Wisconsin Center for Manufacturing and Productivity
Kluesner, David R International Paper
Knobel, Philip Wisconsin Council for Administrators of Special Services
Kobza, Lawrie Municipal Environmental Group - Water Division
Korbitz, Adam State Bar of Wisconsin
Kraft, Debra Community Advocates, Inc.
Kraig, Robert Citizen Action of Wisconsin
Kuehn, Ronald W Appleton Papers Inc.
Kuehn, Ronald W Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc)
Kuehn, Ronald W Envirotest Wisconsin Inc
Kuehn, Ronald W Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Wisconsin Chapter
Kuehn, Ronald W Murphy Oil USA Inc
Kuehn, Ronald W Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
Kuehn, Ronald W Wisconsin Agri-Service Association
Kuehn, Ronald W Wisconsin Bowhunters Association
Kuehn, Ronald W Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association
Kuehn, Ronald W Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
Kuhn, Kathryn Medical College of Wisconsin
Lamb, Jordan Appleton Papers Inc.
Lamb, Jordan Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc)
Lamb, Jordan Envirotest Wisconsin Inc
Lamb, Jordan Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries, Wisconsin Chapter
Lamb, Jordan Murphy Oil USA Inc
Lamb, Jordan Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin
Lamb, Jordan Wisconsin Agri-Service Association
Lamb, Jordan Wisconsin Cattlemen's Association
Lamb, Jordan Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
Lamkins, Lisa AARP
Langenohl, Tony Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association
Langyel, Michael Milwaukee Teachers Education Association
LaRowe, Christopher Wisconsin State Telecommunications Association
Lawrence, David Wisconsin Rural Water Association
Leonard, Russell Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
Levin, Jeremy Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
Little, Kevin Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Lochner, Thomas H Wisconsin State Cranberry Growers Association
Loehr, Kira Citizens Utility Board
Lonergan, Sandra State Bar of Wisconsin
Lucas, Paul MillerCoors LLC
Lynch, James M Association of Wisconsin School Administrators
Lyons, Barbara Wisconsin Right to Life Inc
Marion, Edward Brown County Citizens for Responsible Wind Energy, Inc.
Markeland, Kathy Wisconsin Association of Family & Childrens Agencies
McCabe, Michael Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
McCoshen, William J Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
McDowell, Kelly Celgene Corporation
McDowell, Kelly Fair Aid Coalition
McDowell, Kelly Wisconsin Beverage Association
McDowell, Kelly Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association
McGarey, Michael Nuclear Energy Institute
McGowan, Danny L. Wisconsin Teamsters Joint Council 39
McKenzie, Ellyn Sixteenth Street Community Health Center
McMurray, Susan AFSCME Council 11
McNeely, Susan Wisconsin Assembly for Surgical Technology
Mehrhoff, Jeff Painters & Allied Trades, District Council No. 7, AFL-CIO
Merline, Paul Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Meske, Scott J Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin
Moscicke, Michael United Council of UW Students
Natzke, Ryan Cottonwood Financial Ltd.
Natzke, Ryan Johnson & Johnson
Natzke, Ryan M.A. Mortenson Company
Natzke, Ryan Medical College of Wisconsin
Natzke, Ryan United States Cellular Corporation
Natzke, Ryan Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
Natzke, Ryan Wisconsin Cemetery & Cremation Association
Natzke, Ryan Wisconsin Dietetic Association Inc
Natzke, Ryan Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Nelson, Paul M Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
Newton, Delora Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
O'Brien, Erin Wisconsin Wetlands Association
O'Connell, Connie Wisconsin Council of Life Insurers
O'Connor, Alice AVIS Budget Group
O'Connor, Alice Explore Information Services LLC
O'Connor, Alice Wisconsin Chiefs of Police Association Inc
O'Connor, Alice Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Palmer, Todd Murphy Oil USA Inc
Paul, Richard Wisconsin Academy of Ophthalmology
Paul, Richard Wisconsin Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians Inc
Petersen, Eric J J. F. Ahern Co.
Petersen, Eric J Madison Gas & Electric Company
Petersen, Eric J Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp
Petersen, Eric J Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
Petri, Tom Wisconsin Primary Health Care Association
Petty, John Wisconsin Agri-Service Association
Pfaff, Shawn Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
Phillips, M. D., Robert Marshfield Clinic
Plautz, Jolene Insurance Auto Auctions
Plautz, Jolene Kwik Trip Inc
Plautz, Jolene Naturist Action Committee
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin Association of Assessing Officers
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin Association of Fairs
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin Auto Collision Technicians Assn. Ltd.
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin Raw Milk Association (dba People for the Personal Choice of Raw Milk)
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin State Horse Council
Plautz, Jolene Wisconsin Utility Tax Association
Ramey, Melanie Hospice Organization and Palliative Experts of Wisconsin (HOPE)
Rasch, Christopher Wisconsin Medical Society
Raymond, Sr., John R. Medical College of Wisconsin
Reding, M. D., Douglas Marshfield Clinic
Reid, Andrew Milwaukee Teachers Education Association
Renk, Bryan Bio Forward Inc. (formerly Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Inc)
Richards, Michael Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc
Riemer, David Community Advocates, Inc.
Roller, Rachel Aurora Health Care Inc
Roys, Lisa State Bar of Wisconsin
Schlimm, Richard Wisconsin Community Action Program Association
Schreiber, Martin MillerCoors LLC
Sella, Barbara Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Shepherd, Jeremey GTECH Corporation
Shepherd, Jeremey MillerCoors LLC
Size, Tim Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative
Slaughter, Kara Wisconsin Farmers Union
Speer, Beverly Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Stanford, Matthew Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Stenger, Scott Madison Gas & Electric Company
Stenger, Scott MillerCoors LLC
Stenger, Scott Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Stenger, Scott Takeda Pharmaceuticals America
Stenger, Scott Tavern League of Wisconsin
Stewart, Carol Advance America Cash Advance Centers, Inc.
Sumi, John Madison Gas & Electric Company
Swandby, Janet R Paralegal Association of Wisconsin Inc
Swiderski, Julie Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Swingle, Brian Wisconsin Fabricare Institute
Swingle, Brian Wisconsin Green Industry Federation
Taylor, David Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District
Tempelis, Eric Gundersen Lutheran Administrative Services, Inc
Thompson, Steven Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association
Traas, Kevin Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
Turney, Susan,

MD, MS, FACP, FAMPE, Wisconsin Medical Society
Tussler, Sherrie Hunger Task Force
Vetter, Marilyn Takeda Pharmaceuticals America
Vetterkind, Michelle Wisconsin Broadcasters Association
Volk, Joseph Community Advocates, Inc.
Von Ruden, Darin Wisconsin Farmers Union
Wadas, Kimberly Wisconsin Catholic Conference
Walby, Kathleen American Express Company
Walby, Kathleen Aurora Health Care Inc
Walby, Kathleen Boys and Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
Walby, Kathleen Deloitte
Walby, Kathleen General Motors Company (formerly General Motors
Corporation)
Walby, Kathleen Kwik Trip Inc
Walby, Kathleen Lilly U.S.A. (formerly Eli Lilly & Company)
Walby, Kathleen S.C. Johnson & Son Inc
Walby, Kathleen Wisconsin Early Autism Project Inc, The
Walker, Mindy Madison Gas & Electric Company
Walker, Mindy MillerCoors LLC
Walker, Mindy Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
Walker, Mindy Takeda Pharmaceuticals America
Walker, Mindy Tavern League of Wisconsin
Walker, Thomas Wisconsin Transportation Builders Association
Walsh, Kenneth GTECH Corporation
Walsh, Kenneth MillerCoors LLC
Warmuth, Judith Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Wegenke, Rolf Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities
Welsh, Michael Medical College of Wisconsin
Welsh, Michael Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians
Welsh, Michael Wisconsin Cemetery & Cremation Association
Welsh, Michael Wisconsin Dietetic Association Inc
Werner, Shahla Sierra Club - John Muir Chapter
Wiedenhoeft, Woodrow Wisconsin Association of School Business Officials
Wink, Wendy Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and
Universities

Also available from the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board are reports identifying the amount and value of time state agencies have spent to affect legislative action and reports of expenditures for lobbying activities filed by organizations that employ lobbyists.

The Honorable, The Legislature:

This biennial report, which is required under s. 13.94(1)(j), Wis. Stats., summarizes the Legislative Audit Bureau's statutory responsibilities and highlights significant accomplishments from January 1, 2009, through December 31, 2010.

S34 During that biennium, we produced more than 70 independent audits, evaluations, reviews, opinions, and certifications. Our work helps to assure the Legislature and the public that financial transactions and management decisions are made effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with the law and that the policies and practices of state agencies are consistent with legislative intent. Our reports frequently include recommendations that improve government programs and services, maximize federal reimbursements, and ensure public funds are wisely spent and appropriately accounted for.

We are proud to deliver accurate and useful information that enhances accountability and assists the Legislature in its oversight of executive branch agencies. We look forward to serving the Legislature, the Governor, and the people of Wisconsin in the coming years.

The Honorable, The Legislature:

Section 165.90 of the Wisconsin Statutes requires the Department of Justice to report on the performance of cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs receiving aid under this section. This letter constitutes our report.

This marks the twenty-third year that the Department has awarded grants for cooperative county-tribal law enforcement programs. The statutes require counties and tribes to develop joint program plans. The Department requires plans to include resolutions of support for the plan adopted by county boards and tribal governing bodies, to signify cooperation and mutual commitment.

This program pays for a variety of law enforcement services to Native American communities across Wisconsin. Grants have been used for the costs of personnel, patrol, investigation, crime prevention, K-9 units, information technology, law enforcement training, alternatives to drug abuse and gang involvement, diversity training, cultural awareness education, and emergency/rescue equipment. An increasing number of grants are awarded to programs that include tribal policy departments, generally helping to pay for tribal liaison personnel and patrol services provided to Native American reservations and communities.

The amount appropriated for this program in State Fiscal Year 2011 was $701,300. Grant funds come from tribal gaming receipts as appropriated in the biennial budget. For Calendar Year 2011, the Department issued 19 awards totaling $701,300. These awards were in the following amounts: