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FoodShare Wisconsin — In 2011, 1.1 million individuals received $1.1 billion in FoodShare benefits. The Department of Health Services has made it easier to apply for benefits, but not all eligible individuals receive them. We identify instances in which program rules were violated and ineligible individuals, including inmates, received benefits. We include recommendations to improve program administration and fraud prevention. Full Report (PDF 1,551K)
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Local Government Property Insurance Fund — We provided an unqualified opinion on the Property Fund's financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2011, June 30, 2010, and June 30, 2009. The Property Fund's surplus balance declined from $41.2 million as of June 30, 2009, to $20.5 million as of June 30, 2011. In response, the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance is implementing premium rate increases and will continue monitoring the surplus balance. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 1,011K)
State of Wisconsin FY 2010-11 Single Audit — This report includes findings related to internal controls and compliance with federal grant requirements, agency plans for corrective action, and the State's Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards. State agencies administered nearly $15.0 billion in federal financial assistance, including approximately $2.8 billion received under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Although state agencies generally complied with federal grant requirements, we include 58 recommendations to improve the State's administration of federal funds. Full Report (PDF 1,991K)
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Driver Improvement Surcharge Funding — Statutes require that counties retain 60.0 percent of each driver improvement surcharge imposed and transfer 40.0 percent to the State. Five state agencies spent $4.5 million in surcharge funds in FY 2010-11 to support local efforts to address alcohol and drug abuse. To help meet statutorily required budget reductions, agencies lapsed surcharge funds to the General Fund in FY 2009-10 and FY 2010-11. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 686K)
Fraud, Waste, and Mismanagement Hotline (2011 Summary) — From April 2008 through December 2011, our hotline (1-877-FRAUD-17) received 389 reports, of which 79 were received in 2011. Of these reports, 58 were specific to state agencies or programs. The summary highlights 2011 hotline activities. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 750K)
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About the bureau
The Legislative Audit Bureau is a nonpartisan service agency that conducts financial and program evaluation audits of state agencies.
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About the Legislative Audit Committee
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