State of Wisconsin
Department of Children and Families
June 16 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
Enclosed is a copy of the Child Abuse and Neglect Report, 2008 Data, pursuant to s.48.981. The report includes a statistical analysis of suspected child abuse and neglect reports received and investigated by county child protective services (CPS) agencies and the state Bureau of Milwaukee Child Welfare in calendar year 2008. The report also contains information on child fatalities due to child abuse or neglect and data regarding children who are identified as victims of abusive head trauma.
Sincerely,
reggie bicha
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Legislative Audit Bureau
June 24, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
The Legislative Audit Bureau has operated its Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline since April 2008. The hotline was established by
2007 Wisconsin Act 126 so that the public, public employees, and contractors could easily and confidentially report suspected fraud, waste, mismanagement, and other improper activities within the scope of state government.
Hotline reports are received primarily through a toll-free telephone number (1-877-FRAUD-17), but also by mail and a secure Web-based form that was developed in 2009. We review each report to determine whether the allegation or concern can be addressed by staff in state agencies or in an independent review by Audit Bureau staff. Statutes require us to protect the identity of any individual making a report and all reported concerns are tracked.
Of the 79 hotline reports we received in 2009, 53 were specific to state programs. We resolved 16 of the reported concerns; 19 remain under review, and 18 could not be substantiated with available information or required no further action.
This letter highlights hotline activities in 2009 and summarizes outcomes and findings related to reports that illustrate the variety of issues addressed through our hotline work. We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation of the various state agencies with whom we worked to resolve hotline reports or address common types of allegations.
Sincerely,
Janice Mueller
State Auditor
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State of Wisconsin
Government Accountability Board
June29, 2010
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://gab.wi.gov/
Carey, Ray Next Generation Now
Childress, Jason Next Generation Now
Walby, Kathleen Next Generation Now
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Also available from the Wisconsin Government Accountability 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,
kevin kennedy
Director and General Counsel
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State of Wisconsin
Department of Health Services
June 30, 2010
The Honorable, The Legislature:
I am pleased to submit to the Legislature the enclosed report as required by Wisconsin Statute s.252.01 (11). The report describes the success of the statewide immunization program and was prepared by the Wisconsin Immunization Program.
Sincerely,
karen e. timberlake
Secretary
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State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 20, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Hinman
, Michael,
of Verona, as Administrator of Wisconsin Emergency Management, to serve for the term ending at the pleasure of the Governor.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Small Business, Emergency Preparedness, Technical Colleges, and Consumer Protection.
State of Wisconsin
Office of the Governor
May 20, 2010
The Honorable, The Senate:
I am pleased to nominate and with the advice and consent of the Senate, do appoint Jafari
, Mary,
of La Crosse, as a member of the Radiography Examining Board, to serve for the term ending May 1, 2012.
Respectfully Submitted,
JIM DOYLE
Governor
Read and referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue.
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Relating to foster care and kinship care and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Children and Families.
Report received from Agency, June 24, 2010.
Referred to committee on Children and Families and Workforce Development, June 30, 2010
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Relating to hospices and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Health Services.
Report received from Agency, June 29, 2010.
Referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue,
June 30, 2010
.
Relating to hazardous waste management.
Submitted by Department of Natural Resources.
Report received from Agency, June 28, 2010.
Referred to committee on Environment,
June 30, 2010
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Relating to treatment of autism spectrum disorders and affecting small business.
Submitted by Office of the Commissioner of Insurance.
Report received from Agency, June 29, 2010.
Referred to committee on Health, Health Insurance, Privacy, Property Tax Relief, and Revenue,
June 30, 2010
.
Relating to authorized hours of subsidized child care and affecting small businesses.
Submitted by Department of Children and Families.
Report received from Agency, June 30, 2010.
Referred to committee on Children and Families and Workforce Development, June 30, 2010
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