Overall, we found Marquette University has developed and implemented adequate procedures to ensure compliance with statutory and grant requirements. In addition, we found state funds were expended for services normally considered a part of comprehensive general dental treatments.
We note that dental clinic expenses exceeded revenues by nearly $2.5 million in FY 2001-02, $1.6 million in FY 2002-03, and $1.5 million in FY 2003-04. Marquette University staff note that clinic revenue is not intended to cover all costs, and that the clinics also depend upon financial support from other sources, such as tuition. We note that the new dental school facility, which opened in August 2002, is more efficient in delivering dental services to patients.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Marquette University staff during our review.
Sincerely,
JANICE MUELLER
State Auditor
State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
August 5, 2005
The Honorable, The Legislature:
As required by s.
39.46, Wis. Stats., we have completed a limited-scope review of the dental education contract between the State of Wisconsin and the Marquette University School of Dentistry for fiscal year (FY) 2001-02 through FY 2003-04. In FY 2003-04, the State provided $8,753 each to a maximum of 145 Wisconsin residents enrolled in the undergraduate dental education program, for a total of nearly $1.3 million. The overall funding increased to $1.4 million in FY 2004-05; however, the maximum number of students also increased, effectively keeping the per capita aid payment the same.
Overall, we found that Marquette University was in compliance with its contract with the State and with requirements set forth in s.
39.46, Wis. Stats. During our review, we found the students for whom Marquette University claimed tuition aid were certified by the Higher Educational Aids Board as Wisconsin residents and were eligible to receive this state aid. In addition, we found that Marquette University expended state funds only for the undergraduate dental school program, gave preference in admissions to Wisconsin residents, and promoted minority enrollment.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by Marquette University staff during our review. Sincerely,
Sincerely,
JANICE MUELLER
State Auditor
State of Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
August 1, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
Attached, pursuant to s.
227.24 (3), Stats., is a copy of emergency rules relating to prorating under the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program for your information. The department will not be submitting these rules as proposed permanent rules.
Sincerely,
ANTHONY S. EVERS
Deputy State Superintendent
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
August 4, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
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Enclosed is the report required under 343.237(9), regarding the release of photos from the Department driver record files to Wisconsin Law Enforcement, Federal Government Law Enforcement and all other eligible State Law Enforcement.
This report is provided annually and contains the agencies and the purpose for which copies of the photographs were provided. Please forward this report, as you feel appropriate to any interested parties.
If you have any questions regarding the release of photographs please contact Debbie Kraemer, Supervisor in the Records and Licensing Information Section, Bureau of Driver Services, by phone at (608) 264-7060.
Sincerely,
FRANK J. BUSALACCHI
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 4, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Holmquist, Brian,
of Madison, as a member of the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 4, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Koshick, James,
of New Berlin, as a member of the Chiropractic Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2009.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 2, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Nass
, Steven,
of Lake Mills, as a member of the Athletic Trainers Affiliated Credentialing Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2008.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 5, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Smith
, Brian,
of Ripon, as a member of the Funeral Directors Examining Board, to serve for the term ending July 1, 2008.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Children, Families, Aging and Long Term Care.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 8, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Cooper
, David,
of Slinger, as a member of the Occupational Therapists Affiliated Credentialing 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.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
August 8, 2005
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Gillis
, Beth,
of Shawano, as a member of the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, to serve for the term ending June 30, 2012.
Sincerely,
JIM DOYLE
