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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
Madison
September 22, 2009
To the Honorable, the Assembly:
As required by s.
13.94 (1)(dg), Wis. Stats., we have completed a limited-scope review of the dental services grant provided by the Department of Health Services to the Marquette University School of Dentistry for fiscal year (FY) 2006-07 and FY 2007-08. During our review period, Marquette University received general purpose revenue funding of $2.8 million in each year to provide dental services to low-income individuals at clinics in various locations throughout Wisconsin.
Overall, we found Marquette University has developed and implemented adequate procedures to ensure compliance with statutory and grant requirements. In addition, we confirmed that funds provided by the State were expended only for services normally considered a part of comprehensive general dental treatments.
We note that dental services expenses exceeded revenues by $2.6 million in FY 2006-07, and $2.7 million in FY 2007-08. Marquette University staff indicate that clinic revenues, which include the State's grant as well as patient fees and other revenues, are not intended to cover all costs.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by Marquette University staff during our review.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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Assembly Joint Resolution 66
Relating to: the life and military service of Private First Class Steven Drees.
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Representative Nygren and Senator Hansen escorted the family of Private First Class Steven Drees to the rostrum, including his mother Dawn Bayer, his father Paul Drees and his grandmother Louise Bayer.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
66 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 66 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 69
Relating to: the life and military service of Wisconsin Army National Guard Master Sergeant Brian K. Naseman of Racine.
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Representatives Turner and Vos and Senator Lehman escorted the family of Master Sergeant Brian K. Naseman to the rostrum, including his wife Peggy Naseman, his mother-in-law Shirley Chmielewski and his sisters-in-law Cindy Becker and Kris Ricchio.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
69 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 69 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
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Representative Bernard-Schaber asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Kaufert asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Steinbrink asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 72
Relating to: the life and public service of Edward Moore Kennedy.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
72 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Kramer asked unanimous consent to be recorded as voting "No" on the previous question. Granted.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 72 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Assembly Resolution 10
Relating to: proclaiming October as Italian-American month.
The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 10 be adopted?
Motion carried.
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Representative Barca asked unanimous consent that the Assembly stand recessed. Granted.
The Assembly stood recessed.
10:42 A.M.
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1:43 P.M.
The Assembly reconvened.
Speaker Pro Tempore Staskunas in the chair.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent for a quorum call. Granted.
A quorum was present.
Representative Ballweg asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Dexter asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Grigsby asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Gunderson asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Molepske Jr. asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Pridemore asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative A. Williams asked unanimous consent that her leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Zepnick asked unanimous consent that his leave of absence be lifted. Granted.
Representative Colon introduced a privileged resolution.
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Assembly Resolution 12
Relating to: commending the actions of Mayor Tom Barrett.
Representative Cullen asked unanimous consent that all members of the Assembly be made coauthors of Assembly Resolution 12. Granted.
The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 12 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 73 be withdrawn from the committee on Rules and taken up at this time. Granted.
Assembly Joint Resolution 73
Relating to: honoring the life of Francisco Rodriguez.
The question was: Shall Assembly Joint Resolution
73 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Joint Resolution 73 be immediately messaged to the Senate. Granted.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Assembly Resolution 11 be withdrawn from the committee on Rules and taken up at this time. Granted.
Assembly Resolution 11
Relating to: recognizing and proclaiming Hispanic Heritage Month, a month-long celebration of the culture and traditions of United States residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico, and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
The question was: Shall Assembly Resolution 11 be adopted?
Motion carried.
Representative Nelson asked unanimous consent that the rules be suspended and that Senate Joint Resolution 46 be withdrawn from the Senate message and taken up at this time. Granted.
From: Robert J. Marchant, Senate Chief Clerk.
Mr. Speaker:
I am directed to inform you that the Senate has
Adopted and asks concurrence in:
Senate Joint Resolution
46
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