MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Programming at three Milwaukee County senior centers is in question, as leaders consider ending a contract with one of the providers.

Unison provides recreational and social programs at five senior centers now; by January, that was slated to be scaled down to three. Two other organizations will take over programming at the other two centers, according to county documents.

However, Milwaukee County filed a motion Wednesday to cut all ties with Unison at the end of the month. Leaders said a recent audit of the agency caused them great concern.

“Clearly there are multiple issues but what troubles me the most is the fact that this organization has had this information for six months and has chosen to keep it from the Department,” said Holly Davis, Director of Aging for Milwaukee County, in an email to the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Davis said the concerns stem from an audit that was provided to her office in the past few weeks, but she said it had been in the hands of UNISON leadership for months.

UNISON declined our request for an on-camera interview. Instead, the organization provided the following statement.

“We are deeply disappointed the Milwaukee County Department of Aging (MCDA) is considering this action, and feel it is an unjust and hasty decision. Our internal investigation has yet to show any money has left the organization, and no charges have been filed against Laurie Lambach in regards to these allegations.

“UNISON’s commitment is and always has been to ensuring older adults, children and families served by our programs receive the compassionate care they rely on and deserve. We are cooperating with the MCDA to make sure vital services to people in Milwaukee who are isolated and vulnerable continue without interruption.”