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State Fair Park — We have provided an unqualified opinion on State Fair Park's FY 2007-08 financial statements. Revenue exceeded expenditures by $1.1 million on a cash basis, reducing the cash deficit to $8.6 million as of June 30, 2008. State Fair Park is currently involved in a legal dispute with the former racing promoter for the Milwaukee Mile and has contracted with a new promoter beginning with the 2009 racing season. Full Report (PDF 1,147K)
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Wisconsin Shares Child Care Subsidy Program — Program expenditures have increased steadily and are expected to reach $371.2 million in FY 2008-09. We reviewed 400 case files and identified periods of ineligibility and a lack of appropriate documentation. Based on our statistically valid sample, we estimate that $16.7 to $18.5 million in improper subsidy payments were made in 2008. Based on a review of attendance records, we also estimate that child care providers received $4.0 million in improper subsidy payments as a result of errors or potentially fraudulent reporting. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 444K)
Local Government Property Insurance Fund — We provided unqualified opinions on the Fund's financial statements for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2008, 2007, 2006, and 2005. The surplus balance, which was $36.7 million as of June 30, 2008, should be closely monitored. We question the manner in which the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance charged its appropriations for the purchase of a new computer system and recommend consistent use of an approved methodology for charging costs. Send Comments or Questions Full Report (PDF 856K)
A Joint Legislative Audit Committee Hearing was held on Wednesday, May 20, 2009. The audio archive of the hearing can be accessed through this link.
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