ARTICLE 4.5. Public And Financial Accountability [8880.46.5. - 8880.46.6.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 4.5.
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Cal. Government Code - GOV § 8880.46.5. Section 8880.46.5.

The director shall engage an independent firm of certified public accountants to conduct an annual audit of all accounts and transactions of the lottery. The audited financial statements shall be presented to the commission, the Governor, the Controller, the Treasurer, the Attorney General, and the Legislature not more than 120 days after the close of the fiscal year. The independent auditor’s report shall be posted on the Internet.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 8880.46.6. Section 8880.46.6.

The Controller shall conduct quarterly and annual postaudits of all accounts and transactions of the commission and other special postaudits as the Controller deems necessary. The Controller or his or her agents conducting an audit under this chapter shall have access and authority to examine any and all records of the commission, its distributing agencies, lottery contractors, and lottery game retailers. The Controller may issue a public report of any annual postaudit, which shall be posted on the Internet.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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