Report I2022-1 Recommendation 14 Responses

Report I2022-1: Investigations of Improper Activities by State Agencies and Employees: Inexcusable Neglect of Duty, Inefficiency, Improper Payments, Misuse of State Resources, Attendance Abuse, and Improper Hiring (Release Date: May 2022)

Case Number I2019-1845

Recommendation #14 To: Lottery Commission, California State

The Lottery should initiate and pursue reimbursement, whether through direct payment or reduced leave balances, from Employees A and B for the hours for which they were paid but did not work.

Agency Response From July 2022

The Lottery has received full repayment from Employee A and has finished establishing a repayment schedule for Employee B.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Fully Implemented


Agency Response From November 2021

The Lottery has entered into repayment agreements with both employees to recoup payment for hours the employees did not work.

California State Auditor's Assessment of Status: Partially Implemented


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