We perform annual financial audits of WHA Television and Radio, which are public telecommunications entities operated by the University of Wisconsin (UW) - Extension, and the Educational Communications Board (ECB) Radio and Television networks, which are public telecommunication entities operated by ECB. We have issued our audit reports for WHA Radio for the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998. The audit reports for WHA Television and the ECB Radio and Television Networks for the period of July 1, 1997 through June 30, 1998 were released in December 1998.
These annual audits are requested by ECB and UW-Extension to fulfill audit requirements of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The Corporation requires audited financial statements of public broadcasting entities and certifications of these entities' non-federal revenue sources in determining future funding levels. The audit reports include no major findings, conclusions, or recommendations.
Copies of the audit report have been distributed to members of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee and those required by law to receive them. If you are interested in receiving a copy of this report, please contact our office and request report number 99-2.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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executive order #362
Relating to a Special Election for theThirty-Fifth Assembly District
WHEREAS, the Honorable Thomas D. Ourada submitted his resignation as a State Representative for the Thirty-fifth Assembly district, effective January 29, 1999;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOMMY G. THOMPSON, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, pursuant to section 8.50(4) of the Wisconsin Statutes, order that a special election be held on April 13, 1999 to fill the vacancy in the Thirty-Fifth Assembly District. A description of the boundries of the Thirty-Fifth Assembly District, as created in
Prosser et. al. v. Elections Board et. al., 793 F. Supp. 859 (W.D. Wis. 1992), follows section 4.005 of the 1997-98 Wisconsin Statutes. The term will expire on January 3, 2001 and, if a primary is necessary, it shall be held March 16, 1999. Circulation of nomination papers for candidates may begin on February 10, 1999 and nomination papers may be filed no later that 5:00 P.M., February 16, 1999. This election shall be held, conducted, canvassed and returned in accordance with law.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this tenth day of February in the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
executive order #363
Relating to the Creation of a State Rehabilitation Council
WHEREAS, people with disabilities are a significant part of the Wisconsin community; and
WHEREAS, it is important for people with disabilities to have the opportunity to participate in rehabilitation programs; and
WHEREAS, 29 USCS s. 725 prescribes that theGovernor establish a state rehabilitation council to review, analyze, and advise the Department of Workforce Development regarding the agency's responsibilities under 29 USCS s. 720 et seq.;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, TOMMY G. THOMPSON, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of this State, and specifically by Section
14.019 of the Wisconsin Statutes, do hereby :
1.
Create the State Rehabilitation Council (hereinafter "Council").
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2.
Provide that the Council shall consist of twenty-four (24) members appointed by the Governor to serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
3.
Provide that a majority of Council members shall be individuals with disabilities as described in 29 USCS s. 706(20)(A) and not employed by the Wisconsin Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
4.
Provide that the Council shall include the following members:
a.
One (1) representative of the Statewide Independent Living Council established under 29 USCS s.796d; and
b.
One (1) representative of a parent training and information center established pursuant to 20 USCS s.1482(a); and
c.
One (1) representative of the client assistance program established under 29 USCS s. 732; and
d.
One (1) qualified vocational rehabilitation counselor, with knowledge of and experience with vocational rehabilitation programs, who shall serve as an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Council if the counselor is an employe of the Department of Workforce Development; and
e.
One (1) representative of community rehabilitation program service providers; and
f.
Four (4) representatives of business, industry, and labor; and
g.
Representatives of disability advocacy groups representing the following constituencies: (1) individuals with physical, cognitive, sensory, and mental disabilities and (2) individuals' representatives of individuals with disabilities who have difficulty in representing themselves or unable due to their disabilities to represent themselves; and
h.
Current or former applicants for, or recipients of, vocational rehabilitation services; and
i.
One (1) representative of the directors of the projects carried out under 29 USCS s. 741; and
j.
One (1) representative of the state educational agency responsible for the public education of students with disabilities who are eligible to receive services under 29 USCS s. 720 et. seq., and part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [20 USCS ss. 1411 et seq.]; and
k.
One (1) representative of the state workforce investment board.
5.
Provide that the Administrator of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation shall be an ex officio, nonvoting member of the Council.
6.
Provide that the Council shall select a chairperson from the membership of the Council.
7.
Provide that each member of the Council shall serve for a term of not more than three (3) years, except that:
a.
A member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term for which a predecessor was appointed, shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and
b.
The terms of service of the members initially appointed shall be (as specified by the Governor) for such fewer number of years as will provide for the expiration of terms on a staggered basis.
8.
Prohibit members of the Council from serving more than two (2) consecutive full terms, except for any member fitting the qualifications of 29 USCS s. 725(b)(1)(A)(iii) or(ix).
9.
Charge the Council to perform the functions required in 29 USCS s. 725.
10.
Provide that resources shall be available in accordance with 29 USCS s. 725 (d).
11.
Direct the Council to convene at least four (4) meetings each year.
IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the Capitol in the city of Madison this tenth day of February in the year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine.
TOMMY G. THOMPSON
Governor
By the governor:
DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE
Secretary of State
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The committee on Agriculture, Environmental Resources and Campaign Finance Reform reports and recommends:
Relating to commercial fishing for alewife and smelt on Lake Michigan and Green Bay.
No action taken.
Relating to the development of fees, criteria and procedures to use when permitting the use of natural waters as fish farms.
No action taken.
Relating to deer management units 73C (Iowa and Grant counties) and 75 (Iowa and Lafayette counties).
No action taken.
Relating to wildlife abatement and control grants for urban communities.
No action taken.
Relating to pesticide product restrictions.
No action taken.
Alice Clausing
Chairperson
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By Charles Sanders, chief clerk.
Mr. President:
I am directed to inform you that the Assembly has passed and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Bill 76
Assembly Bill 77
Assembly Bill 79
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
Assembly Joint Resolution 3
