Sincerely,
Scott R. Jensen
Assembly Speaker
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Reference Bureau Corrections
Assembly Bill 182
1. Page 10, line 6: delete "by this act".
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Assembly Joint Resolution 27
1. Page 3, line 5: delete "senate assembly assembly" and substitute "assembly, the senate".
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Referral of Agency Reports
State of Wisconsin
Department of Administration
Madison
March 15, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
This report is transmitted as required by sec. 20.002(11)(f), Wis. Stats. (for distribution to the appropriate standing committees under sec. 13.172(3), Wis. Stats.), 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 balances during the month of February 2001.
On February 1, 2001 the Wisconsin Health Education Loan Repayment Fund balance was -$2 thousand. This shortfall increased to -$4 thousand on February 13, 2001, to -$5 thousand on February 14, 2001, and continued into the month of March. As of the date of this letter, it is expected to be resolved soon. This shortfall is due to the timing of revenues.
On February 1, 2001 the Utility Public Benefits Fund balance was -$4.24 million. This shortfall decreased to -$905 thousand on February 8, 2001, increased to -$1.44 million on February 16, 2001, to -$2.17 million on February 22, 2001, and to -$2.76 million on February 27, 2001. This shortfall continued until March 6, 2001 when the balance reached $425 thousand. This shortfall was due to the timing of revenues.
The Wisconsin Health Education Loan Repayment Fund and Utility Public Benefits Fund shortfalls were not in excess of the statutory interfund borrowing limitation and did not exceed the balances of the Funds available for interfund borrowing.
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.
Sincerely,
George Lightbourn
Secretary
Referred to committee on Ways and Means.
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State of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee
March 20, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Enclosed is the biennial report of the Medical College of Wisconsin, prepared according to the statutory requirement under section 13.106. This report covers the period ending June 30, 2000, and contains information in the following areas:
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* Financial status of the family practice residency sites
* Number of family practice residents choosing to practice in medically underserved areas of the state upon graduation
* Number of graduates entering family practice as a career
Please feel free to contact me at (414) 456-8217 if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
Donna K. Gissen
Assistant Vice President, Planning and Government Affairs
Referred to committee on Colleges and Universities.
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State of Wisconsin
Urban Open Space Foundation
Madison
March 22, 2001
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
As you know, Wisconsin's annual grant to a nonstock, nonprofit corporation for urban land conservation (Sec. 23.0957) was awarded to Urban Open Space Foundation in 2000, and it has made an extraordinary difference in helping our Foundation accomplish its important mission.
As a grant recipient, UOSF is required each fiscal year to submit a report detailing the activities for which the grant was expended. Copies of the report are to be submitted to "the Department of Natural Resources and the appropriate standing committees of the legislature as determined by the speaker of the assembly or the president of the senate." According to our legislation, you are a key recipient of this report.
On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Urban Open Space Foundation, I respectfully submit the following report. Upon review, I think you'll be pleased to note we have managed to leverage the state's investment more than thirteen to one with private-sector funds.
Finally, thank you for helping protect and enhance Wisconsin's critical neighborhood lands and waters by overseeing this grant. This capacity-building financial resource is both needed and appreciated!
Best regards,
Heather Mann
Executive Director
Referred to committee on Natural Resources.
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Agency Reports
Southeast Wisconsin
Professional Baseball Park District
Milwaukee
March 26, 2001
To the Honorable, the Legislature:
Enclosed please find the Miller Park Monthly Progress Report for the month of February 2001 for your review and consideration. As the enclosed report indicates, Miller Park continues to develop with the District Board's objectives of building the premier baseball facility in the country; scheduled for play on Opening Day 2001; within budget; and with meaningful community participation.
As always, please feel free to contact me if you should have any questions or comments regarding the enclosed report.
Very truly yours,
Michael R. Duckett, P.E., R.l.s.
Executive Director
