Wisconsin authorities improperly charged the federal government for rent on unused rooms, unlicensed foster care providers and college students ineligible for financial aid, auditors reported Thursday.
UW-Madison, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Oshkosh did not seek financial aid reimbursements from the federal government fast enough. The report estimated the state lost $183,000 in interest as a result of delays. UW-Madison also agreed to seek $6.7 million in outstanding reimbursements that should have been claimed sooner.