Section 16.96, Stats., requires the department of administration to determine statewide annual population estimates for use in the determination of state revenue sharing distributions under ch. 79, Stats. Sections 227.11 and 16.004(1), Stats., authorize the department of administration to adopt rules interpreting the provisions of s. 16.96, Stats., relating to population determinations.
Wis. Admin. Code Department of Administration § Adm 3.01