313.315. 1. The state auditor shall conduct a biennialaudit of all accounts and transactions of the state lotterypursuant to section 29.200, RSMo, and such other special auditsas he may deem necessary. The auditor or his agents conductingan audit shall have access and authority to examine any and allrecords of the commission, its distributing agencies, lotteryvendors or lottery ticket sales agents that relate to theoperation, administration, or promotion of the lottery.
2. The commission shall employ an independent firm ofaccountants to conduct an annual audit of all accounts andtransactions of the lottery. Expenses for conducting an auditpursuant to this subsection shall be paid from the state lotteryfund.
3. All audit reports shall be presented to the generalassembly pursuant to section 181.100, RSMo, and to thecommission, the governor, the commissioner of administration,the state treasurer, attorney general, and the state auditor.
(L. 1985 S.B. 44 ยง 24)Effective 6-11-85