We found that the proposed methodology could increase the Department's ability to allocate credentialing costs based on services provided. However, additional refinements could be considered by the Department and the Legislature if the methodology will again be proposed during 2005-07 biennial budget deliberations, We also provide options for the Legislature to consider as it deliberates on the Department's funding and spending authority.
Finally, we compared Wisconsin's regulatory structure and methodology for determining fees with those in six other midwestern states. Regulatory structures are less centralized in other states, with regulatory authorities overseeing small groups or related professions. In addition, credentialling fees in Wisconsin are typically lower than in surrounding states.
We appreciated the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Department. Its response follows Appendix 2.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
July 8, 2004
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Hillard, Dr. Cecilia,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Controlled Substances Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Homeland Security, Veterans and Military Affairs and Government Reform.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
July 7, 2004
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Joyner
, Bennie,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the State Fair Park Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2009.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Agriculture, Financial Institutions and Insurance.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
July 7, 2004
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Lepak
, Katie,
of Milwaukee, as a member of the Hearing and Speech Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2007.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care.
Office of the Governor
July 8, 2004
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Wiley
, Jane,
of Wausau, as a member of the Natural Resources Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2009.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Environment and Natural Resources.
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Relating to the agricultural chemical cleanup program.
Submitted by Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Report received from Agency, July 8, 2004.
Referred to committee on Agriculture, Financial Institutions and Insurance, July 14, 2004
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The committee on Environment and Natural Resources reports and recommends:
Relating to the control of mercury emissions to address the atmospheric deposition of mercury.
No action taken.
Neal Kedzie
Chairperson
