Wisconsin Shares Suspension
| Provider Name | Licensed Capacity* | Shares Authorizations* | Most Recent Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grins & Giggles Child Care | 29 | 22 (March, 2011) | $5,302 (March, 2011) |
*At suspension unless otherwise noted
Rationale for Reasonable Suspicion of Program Violation:
The Department of Children and Families suspended all Wisconsin Shares payments to the provider based on a reasonable suspicion that the provider violated provisions of the Wisconsin Shares program. The suspension was based upon a combination of red flags indicating a likelihood of Shares violations and the following findings from the Department’s investigation including but not limited to: 1) the provider’s failure to maintain and submit accurate attendance records as required by the Shares program; and 2) the provider’s failure to comply with the statutes, promulgated rules, or policies of the Wisconsin Shares program.
The Department has evidence that the provider:
• Billed for children who were not in attendance.
• Billed for more hours than children actually attended.
Dane County previously audited the provider’s attendance records and the provider’s billing records finding that there were significant hours improperly billed to Wisconsin Shares which is contrary to § 49.155 (6m): From the period 7/19/2009 through 3/6/2010, the provider was overpaid $30,564.62.