Legislative Audit Bureau
September 2, 2009
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required by s.
39.15, Wis. Stats., we have completed a limited-scope review of the medical education contract
between the State of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc., for fiscal year (FY) 2006-07 and FY 2007-08, and of other financial support provided by the State under s.
20.250 Wis. Stats. The State appropriated $4.1 million in general purpose revenue to the Medical College for tuition aid for this period. In addition, the State provided approximately $6.7 million in general purpose revenue for the development and operation of the Medical College's family practice residency program, the Medical College received $294,876 in funding for breast cancer and prostate cancer research through the income tax check-off program, and the State made $1.9 million in debt service payments related to general obligation bonds that it issued to fund certain construction projects at the Medical College.
Overall, we found that the Medical College was in compliance with its contract with the State and with requirements set forth in ss.
39.15 and
39.155, Wis. Stats. During our review, we found the students claimed for tuition aid were certified by the Higher Educational Aids Board as Wisconsin residents and were eligible to receive this aid. In addition, the Medical College targeted between 35 and 50 percent of first-year class openings for Wisconsin residents, promoted minority enrollment, and expended funds provided by the State in a manner consistent with legislative intent. Finally, the State's debt service payments agreed with the bond repayment schedules maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Administration for the applicable Medical College construction projects.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by staff of the Medical College of Wisconsin during this review.
Sincerely,
bryan nabb
Deputy State Auditor for Financial Audit
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State of Wisconsin
Public Service Commission
September 2, 2009
The Honorable, The Legislature:
Enlcosed is a copy of the annual report the Public Service Commission shall submit to the legislature as provided for in Wis. Stat. 1.11(2)(j). It reports on the number and type of proposed actions required the preparation of an environmental assessment or an environmental impact statement by the Commission between July 1, 2008, and June 30, 2009.
If you have any questions about this report, please contact our Environmental Analysis and Review Coordinator, Kathleen Zuelsdorff, at (608) 266-2730.
Sincerely,
eric callisto
Chairperson
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State of Wisconsin
Government Accountability Board
September 3, 2009
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://ethics.state.wi.us/.
Abel, Becky Wisconsin Wetlands Association
Ahmuty, Christopher American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin Inc
Aird, Paul Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
Alberts, John Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Alberts, John St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin
Alexander, Jennifer Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Alexander, Joseph Alexander Company, Inc.
Alig, Joanne Wisconsin Association of Health Plans
Allen, Russ Wisconsin Education Association Council
Alston, Garth Altria Client Services Inc
Altenburg, Rana Marquette University
Ambelang, Kathryn WPS Health Insurance (formerly Wisconsin Physicians
Service Insurance Corporation)
Andersen, Robert Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc
Anderson, Scott Wisconsin Council of Churches
Andrekopoulos, William Milwaukee Public Schools
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Andrews, Morris
Wal-Mart
Andrews, Morris Wisconsin Professional Police Association
Antoniewicz, Gary Midwest Equipment Dealers Association Inc
Antoniewicz, Gary Wisconsin Independent Businesses Inc
Antonneau, Ronald Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Appling, Julaine K Wisconsin Family Action Inc
Aquillo, Ann Scotts Miracle - Gro Company
Armacost, Susan Wisconsin Right to Life Inc
Arndt, Michael Invenergy Wind LLC
Ashenhurst, Karla Ministry Health Care
Ashley, John Wisconsin Association of School Boards Inc
Atchinson, Ray Mercury Marine, Division of Brunswick Corporation
Atkinson, Deedra United Way of Dane County
Austin, Jordan National Rifle Association of America
Baas, Steve Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Babcock, William Wisconsin Society of Architects
Bablitch, Kelly Milwaukee County
Badeau, Jennifer Wisconsin Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Badger III, Richard C. Wisconsin Council 40 AFSCME, AFL-CIO
Baird, Robert Professional Fire Fighters of Wisconsin Inc
Bakken, Peter Wisconsin Council of Churches
Balcerzak, John A Milwaukee Police Association
Baldwin, Julie Municipal Environmental Group - Wastewater Division
Ball, Christine Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Energy
Barefoot, Linda Purdue Pharma LP
Bartholow MD, Timothy Wisconsin Medical Society
Bartlett, Robert Alliant Energy
Battles, Cale State Bar of Wisconsin
Bauer, Kurt Wisconsin Bankers Association
Bauknecht, John United Migrant Opportunity Services/UMOS Inc
Bauman, Lee Wisconsin Automobile & Truck Dealers Association Inc
Bazan, Bill Wisconsin Hospital Association Inc (WHA)
Beckert, Barbara Disability Rights Wisconsin
Beebe, Thomas Wisconsin Alliance For Excellent Schools
Beil, Martin Wisconsin State Employees Union
Beil, Mickey Dane County
Beiriger, Jeffrey J American Subcontractors Association of Wisconsin
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Plumbing Heating Cooling Contractors - Wisconsin
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Southeastern Wisconsin Drywall & Plastering Contractors Association
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Wisconsin Girl Scouts Legislative Monitoring Committee
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Wisconsin Illinois Senior Housing
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Wisconsin Roofing Contractors Association
Beiriger, Jeffrey J Wisconsin Water Well Association Inc
Beitlich, Susan Wisconsin Farmers Union
Beitzel, Peter W Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Belanger, Katie Action Wisconsin Inc d/b/a Fair Wisconsin
Bell, Mary Wisconsin Education Association Council