Claims Against the State of Wisconsin for Unpaid Contracts

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How should you handle claims for money and contracts involving the State of Wisconsin?
A: The Wisconsin Claims Board is governed by Section 16.007 of the Wisconsin statutes. Anyone who has a claim for monetary damages against a Wisconsin agency may file a claim with the Claims Board. The Board has the authority to make payments of $5,000 or less. Anything more must be passed into law by the legislature if payment is recommended by the Claims Board.

Generally, the Claims Board is considered a forum of last resort, which means you must first exhaust administrative and legal avenues. However, if your claim involves a contract dispute, it must first be considered by the State of Wisconsin Claims Board.

For more information about the State of Wisconsin Claims Board, contact Patricia Reardon at 608.264.9595 or Patricia.Reardon@wisconsin.gov.

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