There is no reason for the state to collect money and return it to where it came from. This could be done more efficiently at the local level. Local library development is the most important task of systems. Public library service in Wisconsin is the result of a partnership between local libraries, municipalities, counties, systems, and the state. Let's face it, municipal libraries are the biggest players.
Local libraries provide most of the service, and their municipalities provide most of the funding.
If the basic model for public library service changes, this could all change - though it's not likely. Consequently, the best way to continue to improve public library service in Wisconsin is to continue to improve local public libraries. Systems can have the greatest impact on overall public library service by helping local libraries improve their services. However, systems have not been equally aggressive about helping local libraries secure adequate budgets from the jurisdictions that fund them. I believe that systems have an obligation to assist local libraries in securing funding at a level sufficient to provide adequate services as defined by state standards.