Division of Pari-mutuel Wagering

OFFICE OF AUDITING

The Office of Auditing is responsible for auditing and ensuring the integrity of wagering activity. The Office of Auditing's mission is to account for and safeguard state revenues, as well as to protect the wagering public by ensuring that all types of wagering are conducted in compliance with the Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code. 

The auditing staff examines aspects of pari-mutuel activity to determine permitholder compliance with statutes and rules.  Various types of compliance audits performed are: greyhound purse audits, cardroom audits, mutuels audits, escheat audits, slot audits, charity/scholarship audits and other pertinent examinations.  During Fiscal Year 2006/2007, the Office of Auditing conducted reviews on 6,278 performances, 18 greyhound purse audits, 21 greyhound adoption proceeds audits, 26 mutuels audits, 26 escheat audits, 17 cardroom audits, and 27 malfunction reports. 

The Office of Auditing is responsible for oversight of pari-mutuel cardroom operations to ensure the integrity of the cardroom poker games.  This includes monitoring internal controls, tournament procedures, field operations, providing correspondence related to inspections, and developing related rules.