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Commission approves one-year internal-audit contract for lottery programs; staff directed to review auditor conflicts
Summary
The commission voted to accept a one-year contract (with three one-year renewal options) for an internal audit of lottery programs, after discussion about potential auditor conflicts and a staff directive to map and resolve overlaps between lottery and TDLR audits.
The commission approved a one-year contract, with three optional one-year renewals, to perform an internal audit of lottery programs as required under Texas Government Code 2102.005. Transition special counsel Nicole Oria told commissioners staff had received State Auditor’s Office approval to issue the solicitation.
Vice Chairman Tom Butler moved to accept staff’s recommendation, saying, “I would like to make a motion that we accept the, audit firm as recommended by staff for 1 year.” Butler emphasized a cautious, methodical approach given the agency’s recent transition and welcomed lottery and bingo staff into the consolidated agency.
Dr. Gary Wesson raised concerns that some vendors might be working for both the former lottery division and TDLR and asked staff to prepare a plan showing where conflicts exist and the cost implications. He requested staff “come up with a plan to see where we have all those conflicts” and, if necessary, consider delaying the auditor start date to ensure audits align across the new agency.
Courtney (staff) and transition counsel said staff would follow up. The chair restated the motion, it was seconded, commissioners voted in favor and the chair announced the motion carried. The commission did not provide a roll-call tally in the transcript.
The contract term, the State Auditor’s Office clearance to solicit, the staff request to present an alignment/conflict plan, and the November 1 deadline for having an auditor or audit submitted to the state were the principal outcomes recorded at the meeting.
