Jeremiah Bishop

The audit focused on the accuracy and reliability of data reported to the WDE, which included average daily membership, transportation, special education, at-risk, payroll, vocational education, local resources, and information technology. Errors were identified in ADM calculations, special education expenses, and vocational education reporting. Specifically, students were not being dropped after ten consecutive absences, travel expenses for the special education director were incorrectly included for reimbursement, and teacher FTE was slightly reduced due to courses being counted as two separate classes when taught concurrently. The net effect of all errors for the audit period is $9,641 due from the school district.

The Wyoming State Wildlife Action Plan focuses on maintaining the health and diversity of wildlife within the state, emphasizing the prevention of future listings under the Endangered Species Act. Key areas of focus include addressing challenges such as rural subdivision and development, energy development, invasive species, climate change, and disruption of historic disturbance regimes. The plan aims to conserve Wyoming's wildlife by implementing strategies that consider the impacts of these challenges on terrestrial habitat types, aquatic basins, and species of greatest conservation need, while also fostering collaboration among government agencies, landowners, industry, and the public.

The Department of Audit's strategic plan for FY2027-2028 focuses on enhancing financial integrity, transparency, and revenue collection within Wyoming State Government. Key areas include maintaining the state banking system's integrity, ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements for state and local government entities, and supporting state revenue collection through audits of taxes, fees, and royalties. The plan emphasizes responsible stewardship of state assets, effective responses to residents' needs, and the promotion of compliance with state revenue collections and financial service provider regulations.

The FFY 2022-2025 Implementation Plan for the Wyoming STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program outlines the Division of Victim Services' strategy to cultivate social change and improve access to victim services. It focuses on resource provision, education, and program support, emphasizing a coordinated community approach involving diverse stakeholders. The plan identifies key priorities, including cross-training for service providers and criminal justice professionals, enhancing language access and mental health services for victims, and promoting best practices to reduce domestic violence-related homicide. It also addresses the needs of underserved populations such as elders, people with limited English proficiency, BIPOC individuals, and the LGBTQ+ community.

The Advisory Board reviewed public comments on Chapter 71 proposed regulations, addressing concerns such as high fees, temporary registration options, and the July reporting deadline. Proposed changes included transferable watercraft stickers, a commercial trip dashboard slip, and potential fee reductions. The board also discussed allowing non-boat owners to register boats for guiding, transferable boat registrations, and a dual-sticker approach for boat and trailer registration. They considered a commercial fishing trip reporting proposal, including classifying trips as private in the reporting software. The board recommended setting the regulation fee as low as possible to ensure compliance and data accuracy. The meeting concluded with a discussion of the timeline for the next meeting.