Record of Committee Proceedings

October 8, 2003

Proposed Audit:

Evaluation of the Food Stamp Program (Report 00-8) and Follow-Up related to the Food Stamp error rate

September 11, 2003 — Referred to Joint Legislative Audit Committee

PUBLIC HEARING HELD

Present:

(5) Representative Jeskewitz, Kerkman and Cullen; Senators Roessler and Cowles.

Absent:

(5) Senators Darling, George and Plale; Representatives Kaufert and Pocan.

Appearances for

• None

Appearances against

• None

Appearances for Information Only

• Janice Mueller, State Auditor, Legislative Audit Bureau, Madison
• Helene Nelson, Madison – Secretary, Department of Health & Family Services (DHFS)
• Cheryl McIlquham, Madison – Director, Bureau of Health Care Eligibility, DHFS
• David Ward, Fort Atkinson – Representative, 27th Assembly District, Wisconsin State Assembly
• Sherrie Tussler, Milwaukee – Executive Director, Hunger Task Force of Milwaukee, Inc.
• Carol Medaris, Madison – Senior Staff Attorney, Wisconsin Council on Children and Families
• Jonathan Bader, Madison – Food Security Coordinator, Wisconsin Community Action Program Association

Registrations for

• None

Registrations against

• None