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A Joint Legislative Audit Committee Hearing was held Thursday, May 9, 2013. The hearing audio can be accessed through this link.
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation — In FY 2011-12, WEDC administered 30 programs through which it authorized local governments to issue $346.4 million in bonds, awarded $41.3 million in grants and $20.5 million in loans, and provided $110.8 million in tax credits. WEDC did not have sufficient policies, including some that were statutorily required, to administer its programs effectively. It made some awards to ineligible recipients, for ineligible projects, and for amounts that exceeded specified limits. Additional efforts are needed to help ensure effective program administration. Full Report (PDF 2,217K)
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Universal Service Fund — We provided an unqualified opinion on the financial statements for FY 2011-12 and FY 2010-11. The USF is funded by assessments on telecommunications providers that are typically recovered from consumers. In FY 2011-12, the USF provided $40.5 million for 13 programs operated by 4 state agencies, including all state aid to public library systems. We estimate that at least $4.3 million in a DOA appropriation represents excess administrative services fees charged to the USF. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 930K)
State of Wisconsin FY 2011-12 Single Audit — State agencies administered $12.9 billion in federal financial assistance, including approximately $1.1 billion under the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Our audit identified more than $4.5 million in additional funds for state agencies to claim from the federal government. Although state agencies generally complied with federal grant requirements, we include 65 recommendations to improve the State's administration of federal funds. Full Report (PDF 1,934K)
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