Content referencing Legislative Audit Bureau - Page 2
Experts Warn Against ‘Sham’ Election Audits
Influenced by Arizona, Wisconsin has many ‘audits,' including one by a convicted felon.
Jul 17th, 2021 by Darrell Ehrlick and Melanie Conklin
Should Michael Gableman Investigate 2020 Election?
Vos picks ethically challenged former justice who's already declared election stolen.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Vos Picks Gableman To Lead Election Probe
Announcement comes just one day after GOP Assembly Speaker attacked by Trump.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
How Vos Pushes The Big Lie
Claiming election irregularities, undermining election officials, hiring a GOP expert in smears.
Jun 1st, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Wisconsin Governments Getting $19.9 Billion In Federal Aid
New report warns: how state and local governments spend it could create later 'fiscal cliff.'
May 3rd, 2021 by Steven Walters
GOP Lawmakers Order Audit of State’s Election System
Republicans say they are responding to constituent concerns regarding the 2020 election.
Feb 12th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson
State Clears Unemployment Claims Backlog
Evers promotes Amy Pechacek to secretary designee of Department of Workforce Development.
Dec 30th, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
9 Reasons a New Foxconn Contract Is Unlikely
Foxconn says the new deal is “within reach.” On the contrary, it’s far from settled.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Unemployment System Audited After Pandemic Failures
Massive delays in claims, duplicate payments and an unreliable call center among issues found in report.
Dec 17th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Talk Radio Host, GOP Politicos Testify At Election Integrity Hearing
Democrats "walk out" of hearing, calling it a sham.
Dec 11th, 2020 by Laurel White
Audit Says Foxconn Loophole Needs a Fix
WEDC wrongly allows tax credits to be awarded for work done outside state, Legislative Audit Bureau says.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Vos Pandemic Plan Sets Up Political Battle
Speaker Robin Vos releases plan and includes provisions that strip power from the governor.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin and Erik Gunn
Thousands Still Await Jobless Aid
Some 93,000 applications for pandemic aid have yet to be processed or adjudicated by state.
Nov 22nd, 2020 by Marty Hobe and Bram Sable-Smith
99% of Unemployment Calls to DWD Unanswered
38.3 million calls regarding unemployment insurance weren't answered.
Sep 26th, 2020 by Hannah Haynes
State Overpaid $21 Million for Unemployment
Audit Bureau finds unknown number of participants received incorrect unemployment benefits.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan
Foxconn Squeezes Evers
Demands $45 million from the state and for what? Probably nothing.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Foxconn Contract Has Huge Loophole?
“Ironclad” contract may allow company to count seasonal employees for tax credits.
Mar 3rd, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Brostoff Slams Occupational Licensing Legislation
The Milwaukee representative assails legislation, says it could have a hazardous outcome.
Jan 31st, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Wisconsin Jail Population Rising
Rise attributed to opioid epidemic and state bail laws.
Jan 16th, 2020 by Rob Mentzer and Keegan Kyle
State Occupational Licenses Under Scrutiny
Legislators, pushed by conservative groups, seek to review, relax occupational licensing.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
Remembering John Pawasarat
UWM researcher had huge impact with his studies.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Why Foxconn Contract Is In Dispute
Both sides may have reason to renegotiate contract.
Dec 24th, 2019 by Jon Peacock
Foxconn Deal Looks Dead
Company’s revised plan ineligible for subsidies and Foxconn opposes contract rewrite.
Dec 19th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Audit Calls for Scrutiny of Foxconn
Require CPA to verify all tax credits go for work done in Wisconsin, state audit suggests.
Dec 18th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Drunk Driving On Rise for Corrections Staff?
State Corrections Secretary concerned about stress causing workers to abuse alcohol.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Mary Kate McCoy
Report Shows State Jobs Agency Still Fails
Audit of WEDC finds companies given tax credits and loans created only 35% of promised jobs.
May 11th, 2019 by Brady Carlson
12 Reasons The Foxconn Deal Is Dying
The company is cutting back plans. Will it walk away entirely?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
State Jobs Agency Still a Failure
Walker administration blames director who left in 2012, but four audits in six years show problems persist.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Best Governor Money Can Buy
Just about every Walker policy was bought by special interests.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Prevent Election Cyber Attacks?
Cybersecurity experts warn Wisconsin’s system is vulnerable. What are state officials doing about it?
Sep 17th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
DNR Wastewater Permit Backlog Still a Problem
One year after critical audit DNR still slow to review potential municipal, industrial and agricultural pollution.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Rich Kremer
State’s Voting Systems Are Vulnerable
They can be hacked, experts say, and 2016 Russian cyber attacks on state could be repeated in 2018.
Jul 30th, 2018 by Grigor Atanesian
State Treasurer Race Heating Up
Suddenly voters care. Unusual interest and cash in the campaign.
Jul 23rd, 2018 by Steven Walters
Foxconn Deal Allows Low-Ball Wages
Documents show state will allow 93 percent of workers to earn less than $15 hour.
Jul 17th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
UW Officials Stonewall State Audit Bureau
Legislators consider ways to compel their compliance.
Jun 27th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Audit Shows Big Problems at State Fair Park
Management issues, revenue shortfalls, contracts not tracked, environmental laws violated.
May 3rd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
How Can We Protect Our Water?
Hire back the DNR scientists and inspectors and let them do their work.
Apr 22nd, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
How Foxconn Will Pollute Wisconsin
And why the company may get away with it.
Apr 3rd, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Miller Park Tax Ends in 2020. Not.
Despite “sunset,” taxpayers will subsidize stadium until 2040, with total costs unknown.
Mar 20th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Kicking Us When We’re Down
Requiring photo ID for FoodShare recipients will make it harder to get help.
Jan 25th, 2018 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
GOP Targets Anti-Corruption Probes
Their message to bipartisan groups: don’t dare investigate us or we’ll punish you.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Chris Taylor
WEDC Admits They Don’t Follow the Law
Are they incompetent or flouting the law? And how will they oversee Foxconn?
Nov 3rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Secrets of Foxconn
Walker administration won’t release details of massive subsidy until after contract is signed.
Oct 26th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Can WEDC Oversee Foxconn Deal?
State jobs agency has failed for seven years. Can it protect taxpayers and watchdog Foxconn?
Oct 25th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Regents Gave 100 Times More to GOP
UW Regents and spouses gave $214,000 to Republican politicians, $2,050 to Democrats.
Sep 7th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Newest Deal Shows Foxconn Flaws
Walker spends 11 times more per job on Foxconn than Haribo candy company?
Aug 29th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
MacIver Attack on WISDOT Slammed
Gottlieb, former transportation head, refutes claims of wasteful spending.
Aug 16th, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker’s Desperate Deal With Foxconn
No governor in state history would have offered such a massive giveaway.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
MacIver Transportation Report Is Junk
Alleged study asserts but never begins to prove $2 billion in waste.
Aug 1st, 2017 by George Mitchell
Walker Building Yesterday’s Economy
GOP throws ever more money at declining manufacturers, gets nothing back.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
The Myth of DOT Mismanagement
It amounts to 2 percent of highway spending. That won’t solve roads budget deficit.
Jul 10th, 2017 by George Mitchell
How to Follow the Transportation Debate
And why a real solution will probably never be reached.
Jul 7th, 2017 by George Mitchell
State Jobs Agency Data a Mess
Audit says WEDC doesn't know how many jobs created or retained.
May 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Walker Gets $51,000 From Six Companies
And they get $25 million in grants, credits from WEDC.
May 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Why Prison Psychologist Quit Waupun
Cites inhuman treatment of inmates, improper assessments.
Apr 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Arriaga and Dee J. Hall
That’s a Whole Lot of Manure
55 million gallons per year from one mega farm; $75,000 to politicians.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
State’s Impaired Waters Growing
Hundreds added each year. DNR staff and enforcement way down.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Muzzling of the DNR
Gagged by the Walker administration, its staff no longer provide any information.
Mar 16th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Walker Violates Ban on Lottery Promotion?
State constitution says you can’t. But Walker’s budget jacks up advertising.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Todd A. Berry
More Funding for Local Roads Needed
In 38 counties only 5% of local roads are rated “good.”
Feb 28th, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Who Is Minding DOT’s Spending?
Cost overruns, lack of transparency and oversight has led to huge transportation costs.
Jan 31st, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
State Pension Fund’s Risky Investments
Now invests in hedge funds, derivatives. And the annual return has declined.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Big Contributors Seek Factory Farm Permit
Wysocki family of companies, big Walker donors and lobbyists, seek DNR permit.
Dec 12th, 2016 by Matt Rothschild
Stepp’s Slothful Style of Running DNR
Or is it a Chamber of Commerce mentality? You be the judge.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by James Rowen
Did Walker Raid Veteran’s Home Fund?
Cap Times story on nursing home shows funding was diverted while care declined.
Sep 1st, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Gave $472 Million in Business Tax Credits
Hand-outs to Amazon, Kohls, Quadgraphics and 16 other companies bleed state treasury.
Aug 18th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Water Woes Big Issue in Fall Elections
Water pollution hotly debated in key legislative races and Feingold vs Johnson.
Aug 7th, 2016 by Andrew Hahn
Wisconsin’s Water Resources Under Threat
State leaders and DNR now side with water polluters over citizens.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Spencer Black
State GAB Suffered a “Public Lynching”
Board member and retired judge Thomas Barland blames legislators for distorting facts.
Jul 6th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
State Lottery Preys on the Poor
Even winners lose from this hugely inefficient tax on the poor.
Jun 30th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Report That Walker Killed
Its warning: Ending civil service means less qualified will serve. Why didn’t legislators see it?
May 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
How Walker is Killing the Meritocracy
Talented workers are leaving or discouraged from applying, as party loyalists win favor.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
State Computer Systems Have Major Problems
Audit Bureau finds “significant deficiencies.” Result could be loss of federal funds, other problems.
Apr 13th, 2016 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
Tales of the WEDC
Some deals by controversial jobs agency worked, others failed badly
Oct 16th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall and Tara Golshan
Don’t Kill the Government Accountability Board
Award winning GAB is nation's only nonpartisan watchdog agency.
Oct 13th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
The Republican Spoils System
The bill to kill civil service aims to create a one-party government, from top to bottom.
Oct 8th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
WEDC Leaders Resist Reforming Troubled Agency
Top brass of jobs agency miss opportunity to apologize and fix problems.
Sep 28th, 2015 by State Sen. Kathleen Vinehout
A New Model for Growing Jobs in Wisconsin
Plan would eliminate WEDC and consolidate economic development programs back into a state agency.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Peter Barca and Julie Lassa
Jobs Lacking After State Subsidy of Kohl’s
After qualifying for up to $62.5 million in state taxpayer subsidies, the retail giant is falling short of creating jobs and making capital investments
Sep 21st, 2015 by Dee J. Hall and Tara Golshan
More Problems at Gov. Walker’s Jobs Agency
Two companies fail after getting $1.4 million from WEDC.
Jul 26th, 2015 by Dee J. Hall
Walker Plan for UW System Could Backfire
Financial and academic reductions could actually result in fewer and less prepared workers for the rapidly changing workplace.
Apr 6th, 2015 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
Republicans Target Family Planning Clinics With Audit
Rules they seek to enforce could shut down every clinic offering birth control services in Wisconsin.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Kate Golden
State Spending on Outside Services Soars
Spending on outside contracts was $451 million in 2014, up 56% since 2010, when Gov. Walker took office.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bill Lueders
The Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks
Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Will State Force Family Planning Clinics To Close?
State auditors say they are protecting taxpayers; birth control advocates say state has political agenda.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Kate Golden
Four Ways to Slash Carbon Emissions
The EPA requirement that Wisconsin cut carbon emissions could be easily met, through these four approaches.
Jun 17th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Study Shows Milwaukee’s Income Inequality
Research shows huge and probably growing gap between high and low incomes in Milwaukee County.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Mentally Ill Ex-Inmates Lack Treatment
Experts agree with state report that reforms could cut recidivism.
Nov 12th, 2013 by Nora G. Hertel
The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders
Clark Picks Up Two State Endorsements
Two of Wisconsin’s elder statespeople jumped on the Wesley Clark for President bandwagon recently. Former alderman, secretary of state and attorney Vel Phillips, who most recently issued the oath of office to Acting Mayor Marvin Pratt says she backs the Arkansas general for president. With her support, she joins such black leaders as Charles Rangel and Andrew Young. Phillips was at a fundraiser for Clark Tuesday, January 27th at the home of Julilly W. Kohler. Phillips said she had just got off the phone with Henry Aaron who has offered to send her airplane tickets and to put her up in Atlanta February 6th for his birthday party. “Oh, I’m not sure I’m going to go,” said Vel, to the dismay of partygoers who could not imagine turning down any invitation from Henry Aaron, with or without free air travel and lodging. She still hadn’t decided by Sunday. Vel Phillips faces many decisions. When she left the Common Council, she bought the old roll-top desk aldermen once used until the present gems were installed. The desk will probably go to the Historical Society of Wisconsin. Why not the city-owned Milwaukee Public Library? “Well, the historical society already has a full-size statue of me,” Phillips said. Good enough reason. The attendees, including Frank Gimbel (who has a huge Clark sign posted in his east side yard), Mort and Dani Gendelman, Curry First, Dennis Conta and about 40 others filled the Kohler residence to talk up their man and to dine on way too much food provided from such disparate sources as Sam’s Club and Watermark restaurant. A special guest of honor was to have been former Senator Gaylord Nelson, ranked fourth on a list of the most important Wisconsinites in history. He’s the only one of the top five who is still alive. Alas! Nelson hadn’t even made it as far as the end of the driveway of his Kensington, Maryland home in days, so he called in his visit by speakerphone. Heavy snowfall complicated by quaint Maryland snow removal traditions kept him home, Nelson said. He endorses Clark for president, the Earth Day founder told the attendees in Milwaukee. Nelson speaks very slowly these days. The delivery, although halting, does nothing to mute the intellectual vigor and wit of Nelson. Regarding his choice of the military man for president, the anti-Vietnam War ex-Senator said, “People were wondering how could Gaylord Nelson support a general for president?” (Pause.) “Well, George Washington was a general.” (Pause.) “And he was a pretty good president.” (Laughter.) Apparently, Nelson held republican president Dwight D. Eisenhower in high regard. He noted that General Ike warned us about the military-industrial complex. “This is a fascinating race,” Nelson said, (Pause.) But there is a long way to go.” The State of Wisconsin constitution, as amended, does not give the Lieutenant Governor much to do. This suited Scott McCallum fine, but Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton is a restless sort and has been an early supporter and campaign groupie of […]
Feb 2nd, 2004 by Michael Horne
How The County’s Pension Fund Grew And Benefited A Few
Last year was a terrible year for stock funds, but it wasn't so bad for Milwaukee County's pension fund.
Oct 10th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
Why the State Doesn’t Hate Tom Ament Any More
Time was when Milwaukee County was a favorite whipping boy of the state.
Jul 30th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
