As required by s.
13.94(1)(em), Wis. Stats., we have completed our annual 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) 2003-04 and FY 2004-05 financial statements. We also found that the Wisconsin Lottery was in compliance with statutory spending limitations related to prizes, informational advertising, retailer compensation, and administrative expenses.
Lottery sales steadily increased from FY 2000-01 to FY 2003-04, then decreased by $31.0 million, or 6.4 percent, in FY 2004-05. However, according to unaudited information, FY 2005-06 sales increased to $508.9 million. Lottery staff attribute these changes to large Powerball jackpots, which have a significant effect on ticket sales. Total operating expenses decreased by $20.6 million in FY 2004-05, primarily because lottery prizes and retailer commissions and incentives decreased with sales. In FY 2004-05, lottery proceeds of $143.4 million were distributed to provide property tax relief.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by Wisconsin Lottery staff in the Department of Revenue.
Sincerely,
JANICE MUELLER
State Auditor
State of Wisconsin
Ethics Board
July 18, 2006
The Honorable, The Senate:
The following lobbyists have been authorized to act on behalf of the organizations set opposite their names.
Pawlisch, Curt Citizens Utility Board
For more detailed information about these lobbyists and organizations and a complete list of organizations and people authorized to lobby the 2005 session of the legislature, visit the Ethics Board's web site at
http://ethics.state.wi.us
Also available from the Wisconsin Ethics 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.
Sincerely,
R. Roth Judd
Executive Director
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Submitted by Department of Transportation.
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Report received from Agency, July 18, 2006.
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July 19, 2006.
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Report received from Agency, July 18, 2006.
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