California Lottery Social Responsibility Report 2009/2010
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California Lottery Social Responsibility Report 2009/2010
R E N E W C a li fo r n ia Lot te ry So cia l R e s p o n s i b i lit y R e p o rt 20 0 9/201 0 Contents Director’s Review.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Consumer Protection.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Local Business.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Environment.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Our People. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Engaging Stakeholders.. . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Where the Money Goes. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Our Pledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 How We Work.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 State Run Sales Agency.. . . . . . . . . . . 24 Corporate Social Responsibility This report shares our strong commitment to being a good and educators. We expect to do that by maintaining corporate citizen. In fact, it is now a top priority for our close communication with these individuals and groups, entire organization. But what does CSR mean to us? which we call stakeholders. For us, it is a pledge to lead in consumer protection, We have put together a detailed plan of how we minimize our impact on the environment and support expect to maintain and improve our relationships local communities by going beyond our legally required with our key stakeholders. mandate of earning money for education. In addition, it is an unwavering commitment to responsible play. The lottery is entertainment. Players should never spend more than their entertainment budgets allow CSR is not a static set of pledges, but a dynamic commitment. To make sure we stay on top of changing circumstances, on our products. We are committed to funding counseling we have established a CSR steering committee that will services for problem gamblers. put together strategies to ensure that we operate in a But it also means that we are committed to maintain- responsible manner. This committee, which is chaired by ing and building trust between our organization and the Director and composed of key senior staff members, the many groups and individuals that we deal with and will also develop targets for measuring our progress and affect, including players, retailers, vendors, legislators take responsibility for meeting these targets. R E N E W C ali fo r n ia Lot te ry So cial R e s p o n s i b i lit y R e p o rt 20 09/201 0 D i r ec to r ’ s R e v i e w Celebrating our past, while creating a bright future It’s an exciting time at the California Lottery. We’re From the day we sold our first ticket in 1985, the reflecting on our past successes, while planning for Lottery has operated in a responsible way, making us an even better future. a leader in integrity and consumer protection and This year we celebrate our 25th anniversary of earning money for schools, creating millionaires, supporting retail- Until this year, the Lottery had never developed ers in their local communities and providing entertaining formal policies in this critical area and had never made products to millions of California residents. it clear that being a responsible corporate citizen is a But we also are busy planning. All of our employees are working hard on a business plan aimed at improving our top priority. For those of us at the Lottery, corporate social respon- business practices and products and creating a new cul- sibility, or CSR, means that we go far beyond what the ture that puts rigorous economic analysis at the top of our law requires as we carry out our responsibility to sell decision-making process. Further, we are implementing products to earn money for education. a new law that allows us to pay out more money in prizes As an organization, we are committed to leading the to our players, create more winners and generate more nation in consumer protection, supporting and enhanc- money for education for years to come. ing our local communities and minimizing our impact on The Lottery is also placing a new emphasis on corporate 2 supporting schools. the environment. We are also dedicated to promoting social responsibility, which is why I am so pleased to intro- responsible gaming by urging players not to spend more duce this report. This is our first CSR report and it outlines money than they should on our products and by support- the concrete actions we are taking to continue to be the ing counseling services for those who have developed best organization we can be. gambling problems. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 Furthermore, we are committed to carrying out our daily activities in a way that emphasizes integrity and communication with all the groups the Lottery affects, We are committed to enhancing education and supporting local communities. from players to retailers to legislators and educators. Our commitment to corporate responsibility can be seen every day of the year… We can see it in the smile of 14-year-old Anvita Mishra. Anvita is an eighth-grader from Roseville who likes swimming, science and reading and won the regional The California Lottery’s foundation is built on our Sacramento Spelling Bee earlier this year. Thanks to the commitment to corporate social responsibility. One Lottery, Anvita and a parent—and 12 other champion of our most important priorities is maintaining our spellers and parents Statewide —were able to attend the players’ trust through responsible play and integrity. national Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., to compete with the nation’s best. The Lottery is a unique business that employs more than 600 people at 10 offices throughout California, We can see it in retailers throughout the state that are including the headquarters in Sacramento. More than prospering in part because of the commissions they make half the Lottery’s work force is devoted to sales and from selling Lottery products. During its 25-year history, marketing. This Lottery division develops, distributes the Lottery has paid out nearly $4 billion in commissions and promotes more than 40 Scratchers games each year that boost the bottom lines of 21,000 retail stores from and they provide regular service to 21,000 retailers. Calexico in the South to Yreka in the North and every community in between. We can also see it every time a retailer or player recycles Other Lottery divisions include Security and Law Enforcement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services Division, Executive, Operations and Lottery paper products, including Scratchers tickets, in Corporate Communications. All these divisions support response to the Lottery’s campaign to minimize its impact the Lottery’s goal of generating money for education, on our environment. while also ensuring the integrity of the Lottery by pro- These are just a few examples of the ways that the moting responsible play. California Lottery is committed to socially responsible We are committed to enhancing education for public behavior. The rest of the report explains in further detail schools, supporting local communities, leading the way in our programs and policies in this vital area. consumer protection, preserving the environment for the We already go beyond our legally required mandate to next generation, and always taking care of our people. help schools, educators and students to boost the economies of local communities and to lead the way in consumer protection. In the future we plan to do even more. Joan M. Borucki | Lottery Director C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 3 Ed u c at i o n Going beyond our mandate in support of teachers and students The Lottery exists for just one purpose: to provide supple- The law requires the Lottery to earn money for educa- mental funding for schools. Everything else flows from tion, but doing the minimum isn’t enough for us. Senior that. Our mission motivates us to sell fun and entertaining Lottery officials decided several years ago to go beyond products, to improve our business practices and to work our legally required mandate and to spend our funds on closely with retailers and players. programs that help inspire educators and students to For the past 10 years, the Lottery is proud to have con- achieve as much as they can. tributed more than $1 billion a year to public schools and while others pay for special field trips, band instruments, Teachers of the Year and Distinguished Schools innovative courses and even special supplies like a set of For years the Lottery has been a sponsor of two inspiring novels that supplement junior high English classes. and important statewide programs that honor the best colleges. Some of these funds go to pay teachers’ salaries, educators in the state: the Teachers of the Year program and the Distinguished Schools program. The Lottery has teamed up with State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell to provide recognition for the teachers and administrators who are judged to be the best in the state each year. These teachers of the year are chosen after a rigorous and highly competitive nomination process. Distinguished Schools must also meet a variety of eligibility criteria, including designated federal and state accountability measures. These schools must demonstrate that they have implemented innovative programs that help teach the next generation of students, and they have to be willing to share these programs with other schools. 4 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 For the last 10 years, the California Lottery has given $1 billion to schools every year. The Lottery also uses its administrative funds to sponsor other effective education programs: ÎÎ BeMoneySmartUSA — The Lottery sponsored 175 teens to participate in Teen BeMoneySmart Workshops offered by the BeMoneySmartUSA. These one-day workshops teach students how to be financially savvy by offering a variety of hands-on-activities. ÎÎ Newspaper in Education — Provides newspapers to schools. The Lottery’s commitment to honoring educators ÎÎ Chronicle in Education — Provides information continues throughout the year. We have established to develop four educational pieces in the San a program to honor these outstanding professionals. Francisco Chronicle newspaper, which is mailed Each year we invite these top teachers to be our guests at professional baseball games held throughout the state. The teachers and administrators watch the game and walk on the field. Meanwhile, the giant stadium scoreboard lets the thousands of fans know that the team is sponsoring an “Honor Education Night.” For so many of these teachers and administrators the event is truly a night to remember. to 5,000 teachers. ÎÎ Register in Education — This is a program that uses newspapers to teach students a variety of subjects, including science and world politics. ÎÎ California Life — The Lottery sponsors an upbeat magazine-style television show that highlights the many wonderful things working well in the state’s pub- Our extra commitment extends to students as well. lic school system, whether it’s a highly accomplished This year, the Lottery sent 13 spelling bee champions and student band that travels all over the world, or dedi- a parent to the national spelling bee held each year in cated teachers who work all year around to help their Washington, D.C. These are people like Anvita Mishra, students learn. These stories offer hope, entertain- a Sacramento-area spelling bee champion. ment and a lot of inspiration. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 5 C o n s u m e r Pr ot ec t i o n Leading the way in Consumer Protection Education isn’t the only area where the Lottery goes Consumer protection is critical to our success as a beyond what the law requires. Lottery employees also take Lottery. Players must trust our games and our representa- pride in having one of the largest and most sophisticated tives across the state, or they won’t play and the Lottery law enforcement operations of any state or provincial will not earn as much money as it can for our public lottery in North America and one of the most effective schools and colleges. consumer protection programs in the nation. Our program has attracted national publicity. Peace The Lottery’s Law Enforcement Division is in charge officers from the California Lottery travel throughout the of making sure that all of our games are handled with the nation to train other lotteries about our effective retailer utmost integrity. They have numerous procedures and pro- compliance program. tocols to ensure fairness. In addition, independent auditors This program, which has been featured twice on look at all of our games, including our Scratchers tickets, Dateline NBC, a well known national television show, to make sure they are conducted in a fair manner. lets retailers know that they have to treat customers fairly. Undercover agents posing as customers ask retailers and their clerks about a ticket that they know is a winner. The overwhelming majority of retailers and their employees treat these agents and all of their customers in an honest and fair way. Most are extremely helpful to their customers. A few retail employees, however, are not honest. Lottery investigators work with other law enforcement agencies to build cases against these employees, and they are prosecuted by local district attorney’s offices. In addition, these arrests get so much coverage in the media that other retail owners and their employees get the word quickly that the Lottery is watching out for its customers. 6 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 21,000 Retailers distribute consumer protection information. Empowering and Protecting Consumers The Lottery works hard to empower consumers to protect provide critical financial support for counseling programs and themselves. We publish consumer protection brochures hotlines that are set up to aid those with gambling problems. that go to all 21,000 retailers. Further, we consistently remind During the past year, Lottery investigators have played a players that the best way to protect themselves from theft key role in prosecuting embezzlers, shutting down an illegal or fraud is very simple: sign the back of the ticket. In addi- lottery scheme and helping stop fraudulent schemes that tion, the Lottery provides Check-a-Ticket devices at retail use the promise of lottery winnings to entice people to locations to give players the ability to verify their own win- give these fraudsters their money. ning tickets. In-store electronic signs and other devices are used to help keep consumers informed. The Lottery also helps local law enforcement agencies In addition to our retailer compliance program, investigators work closely with local law enforcement officials throughout the state to investigate any illegal operations protect the public though partnerships with our many associated with the Lottery, including embezzlement or retailers statewide. It does this by allowing messages illegal informal lotteries. about missing children to go out on electronic point of sale screens that are located in nearly every retailer that sells Lottery products. We believe our commitment to consumer protection also requires us to protect the vulnerable. We continually remind customers not to spend more money than their entertainment budget allows through public service announcements that run statewide throughout the year. Further, we C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 7 Lo c a l B u s i n e ss Boosting local business At the same time we are earning money for schools by selling entertaining products, we are also contributing to the economic well-being of thousands of communities across our state. Retailer Commissions & Bonuses During its 25 years in operation, the Lottery has paid out nearly $4 billion in commissions and bonuses to stores in every part of our diverse state, from large chains like CVS to small momand-pop stores. These commissions help stores employ thousands of people. In addition, many of our 21,000 retailers contribute to their communities by making charitable donations. 8 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 Retailers have reported increased sales because of their makeover. Retailer Makeover As part of our effort to improve our business practices and make the Lottery more efficient, we have launched a new program designed to help our local retailers do a better job of marketing and showcasing lottery merchandise. The new program is called “Retailer Makeover.” Lottery district offices select a retailer with a positive attitude toward Lottery products, but with a need for improvement, especially as it relates to increasing the Lottery’s brand image in the retail environment. A team of Lottery employees and contractors then goes into the selected store and gives that store a makeover, helping the retailer to spruce up their display area. Sometimes the help can be something as simple as a shiny new countertop. So far all of the owners of the nine stores selected for “Retailer Makeover” have been very grateful. The retailer selected as the “Makeover of the Year” had a nearly 17% increase in sales following their makeover. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 9 Environment The Lottery does its part every day to minimize its environmental impact. Preserving the environment for the next generation Our commitment to minimize our impact on the environ- Another way we demonstrate our concern for the envi- ment has a lot in common with our core mission of earning ronment is by operating an aggressive recycling program money for public schools and colleges. Both show our that calls on employees to recycle as much material as dedication to helping the next generation. possible and by calling on our customers to recycle our One way we put our ideals into action is by requiring that our vendors print 100% of our tickets on recyclable paper. Scratchers tickets. Our California Replay program allows players to register Scratchers tickets online for a second chance at winning great prizes. As a result, customers can reuse and recycle their tickets rather than throw them away. In the future, our impact on the environment will be even less than it is today. Next year we plan to open a new headquarters building that will reduce our use of water, electricity and CO2 emissions. The building’s many environmentally-friendly features will allow it to be certified as a LEED Gold (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building. 10 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 The 2009/2010 CA Lottery Baseline Usage: ÎÎ 100% of Scratchers are recyclable ÎÎ 100% of all paper stock comes from SFI/FSC certified companies ÎÎ 321 tons of Scratchers tickets were shredded and recycled ÎÎ 175.50 yards of recycled content has been picked up ÎÎ 62% of Lottery supplies are from recycled content ÎÎ 190,595 gallons of fuel used ÎÎ 2.7 million kilowatts of gas consumed ÎÎ 9,749 therms of electricity used C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 11 O u r p eo p l e Taking care of our people 12 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 89% of Lottery employees reported that the work they do is very important to their office. People come first at the Lottery. Without a dedicated, trained and talented workforce, the Lottery couldn’t meet its mission of helping schools. We find that employees who have the right set of tools are more productive, stay on the job longer and contribute to a positive work culture. As a result, the Lottery invests heavily in the training and productivity of its workforce Here are some examples of the new programs the Lottery has launched during the past year to help employees grow and advance. ÎÎ New Employee Orientation: The New Employee Orientation programs ensure that each new employee feels valued, respected and informed. ÎÎ Leadership Academy: The Leadership Academy provides tools for supervisors and managers to engage a talented workforce to align with and contribute to the Lottery mission and vision. ÎÎ Project Management Training: Effective project management brings about the successful implementation of the Lottery’s goals and objectives. ÎÎ Employee Surveys: 72% of Lottery staff partici- pated in an in-depth survey of employees in June 2010. This high-level of participation confirms how much Lottery employees care about the place they work. Results will help guide Lottery management in developing future policies and training programs. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 13 E n g ag i n g S ta k e h o l d e rs Engaging with our stakeholders A stakeholder is someone who is affected by our com- Stakeholder engagement is at the heart of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and all the programs that follow. Stakeholder Current Engagement Communications Effectiveness Tracking Study and Online Pulse Survey are working with a wide range of stakeholder groups to get their input about what they feel is important. This input helps shape our CSR engagement plan. The following pages are a summary of how we engage with our many stakeholders, an identification of issues, and how we plan to respond. Engagement Topics Consumer protection Availability of games Terminal reliability OUR PLAYERS & PUBLIC Signs at retail locations Retailer fraud Players Website Prize payout Potential players Electronic message Prize claim process Winners General public at retailer Messaging on all consumer communications Customer service hotline Social networking 14 pany or who has an impact on how we do business. We C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 Retailer service level Visibility of funding Future Engagement Implement better access to lottery games New public website to improve player experience Players Round table Stakeholder EMPLOYEES Full-time staff Potential employees Current Engagement Engagement Topics Division meetings Lottery sales Open forums/ Commitment to town hall meetings Lottery mission Ongoing staff training Staff engagement Events (e.g. Health and Safety Fairs and Employee Recognition Ceremonies) Website & development Future Engagement Regular employee surveys to measure key engagement areas Lottery-wide recognition training program Use of administrative funds Communication and compliance with policies Employee survey Work with education groups BENEFICIARIES School Districts Education interest groups Educators Students and parents on projects that recognize excellence in education (e.g. Teachers of the Year and Distinguished Schools programs) Education-related events Use of funds Allocation of funds Prize payout Sales/Revenues to Education Engage educational groups by increasing awareness of how the lottery works to support schools and maximize funding to education Grassroots level organizations sponsored by the Lottery (e.g. 14 statewide Spelling Bees, San Francisco Chronicle in Education, CA Life media program, and the Financial Responsibility Program) C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 15 E n g ag i n g S ta k e h o l d e rs Stakeholder GOVERNMENTAL BODIES Legislators Commissioners Administration Local governments Current Engagement Engagement Topics In-person briefings Use of lottery funds Meetings with legislators Beneficiary who have an interest in the Lottery’s contribution to public education Monthly newsletter, "calottery on the MOVE" which highlights products and promotional information to legislative and education communities Prize payout Changes to the lottery act Appointment process for commissioners Player/constituent relations Strategic direction for Lottery Future Engagement Information and messag- ing will focus on topics that are of particular interest to legislators and the education community Consideration of legislative survey on lottery performance and awareness by independent research company Informing legislators of big winners in their districts Community sponsorships LOCAL COMMUNITIES (e.g. regional Spelling Bees, Chronicle in Education, California Life TV show) Retail events California residents Community organizations Volunteer groups 16 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 Sponsorship opportunities Employee volunteer work in their communities Establishment of community investment programs Highlighting success stories in lottery newsletters and on website Building long lasting rela- tionships by supporting local programs Employee volunteer programs Stakeholder RETAILERS Chain stores Supermarkets Retailers’ interest groups Current Engagement Engagement Topics Retailer newsletter Sales & Commission Retail product plans Product availability Retailer Code of Ethics Service from sales acknowledgement Store audits Ongoing Play Responsible programs representatives Reliability of services/ product delivery/equipment Future Engagement Establish retailer forums which include representation from all types of retailers and trade groups Establish an ongoing retailer study to track retailers’ satisfaction on a number of issues Point-of-sale marketing Lottery sales rep visits Retailer Compliance Program Outreach to the CA Law Enforcement community’s many organizations LAW ENFORCEMENT State, federal and local law enforcement agencies Regular meetings and con- ferences organized by law enforcement organizations Attend monthly law enforce- ment meetings throughout the state of California to inform people about CSL law enforcement work Collaboration on law enforcement activities Due diligence and retailer compliance Awareness of scams at the local and state level Ethical conduct of suppliers Increasing visibility of law enforcement initiatives and highlighting information on the Lottery’s website Work with statewide local media to gain coverage of important lottery law enforcement news C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 17 Where the Mone y Goes Lottery funding: where the money goes How Schools Spend Their Money The Lottery is proud to have contributed $1 billion a year to public schools and colleges in each of the last 10 years. All public education institutions in California get Lottery funds, including Community Colleges, the University of California system, the California State University system, Adult Education, Charter Schools and even the schools at the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation – Division of Juvenile Justice. These institutions are not required to tell us how they spend their funds, but in 2006/2007, the state Department of Education conducted a study showing that schools spend 61 percent of Lottery funds on salaries and benefits for instructors, 24 percent on classroom materials and the remainder in other areas. 18 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 We have contributed $1 billion a year to public schools and colleges in each of the last 10 years. Lottery Funds at Work John Muir Elementary School Mare Island Technology Academy (MIT) in Vallejo Used Lottery funds to enhance curriculum by providing field trips that are related to the courses taught. Also used funds to purchase supplemental instructional materials that the school budget could not cover. Keyes Union Elementary School District When the library needed new books, Lottery funds were used to purchase the updated materials. Used Lottery funds for classroom technology, instructional materials, art and music programs and field trips. Lottery money is the only way field trips can be funded. Etiwanda School District Lottery funds are mainly used for classroom technology but also go toward art and music programs, student and school improvement, staff development and training. San Luis Coastal Unified School District Used Lottery funds for elementary school music programs, physical education, crossing guards and copiers. Murrieta Valley Unified School District Lottery money is being utilized to furnish its new high school with desks and chairs. La Mesa — Spring Valley School District Lottery funds are used to provide counseling for elementary school students. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 19 O u r p l e dg e A pledge to perform This report is the start of something that we are excited about: putting corporate social responsibility at the top of our list of priorities. During the rest of the year we plan to implement our ideas about how to maintain trust and close relations with stakeholders: the groups and individuals with which the Lottery interacts on a regular basis. We also plan to establish ways of measuring our progress toward achieving our goals of being a leader in consumer protection, supporting education and enhancing local communities, minimizing our impact on the environment and supporting our employees so they can carry out the mission of the Lottery in a responsible way. Next year, we plan to publish a similar report that lets you know about our progress in all these areas. 20 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 The California Lottery’s mission is to maximize supplemental funding for public education through the responsible sale of lottery products. CA Lottery CSR Committee With Company Wide Representation Top Row (Left to Right): Tony Herrera, Finance; Monique Blue, Corporate Communications; Derek Thai, Finance; Linda Barton-MacDonald, Sales & Marketing; Marilyn Wright, Legislative & External Affairs; Bill Ainsworth, Corporate Communications. Bottom Row (Left to Right): Kelly Kell, Corporate Communications; Susan Kossack, Corporate Responsibility; Kimberly West, Legal. Not Pictured: Barbara Krabbenhoft, Human Resources; Amber Bettar, Security. C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 21 H ow w e wo r k How the Lottery works The Lottery is overseen by the Lottery Commission, whose holding back sales and constraining efforts to actually five members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed earn more money for education. Further, other Lotteries by the California State Senate. They are charged with making around the nation that had gradually spent more money sure the Lottery achieves its mission of providing supplemen- on prizes found that sales went up dramatically and tal funding for education and doing so in a fair and socially they ended up earning more money for their beneficiary. responsible way. The 2009-2010 Commissioners include: John Mass, In April of 2010, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed AB 142, which trimmed administrative costs at the Chairperson; John Menchaca, Commissioner; and Lottery and gave Lottery Commissioners the authority Margaret Mims, Commissioner. to put more money into prizes. This year, the Lottery has begun to implement the new Lottery Beginnings law with a variety of Scratchers games that are creating The Lottery Act, which created the Lottery, was approved more winners, giving out more prizes and earning more by 58 percent of voters in 1984. We are proud to be cel- money for education. ebrating our 25th year of operations in 2010 and 2011. The Act, which was known as Proposition 37, specified sales revenue in prizes in Scratchers games, while this that at least 34 percent of revenues must go to public year it is expected to pay out about 62 percent of revenues education. It also gave the Security and Law Enforcement in Scratchers games. Sales are expected to soar, while Division a key role, which has led to the Lottery’s leader- schools and colleges should get more money for their ship in consumer protection. budgets. In four years, when this legislation is fully imple- Over time, Lottery officials found that the rigid formula for allocating profits toward education was 22 Last year, the Lottery paid out about 57 percent of its C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 mented, schools are expected to earn an additional $400 million each year. The 2009-2010 Commissioners: John Mass Chairperson John Menchaca Commissioner Margaret Mims Commissioner C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 23 S tat e R u n S a l e s Ag e n c y The CA Lottery Organization: A state run sales agency The CA Lottery is a unique state agency because its employees are charged with selling a product. The Lottery employs over 600 people at 10 offices throughout California, including the headquarters in Sacramento, California. More than half the Lottery’s work force is devoted to sales and marketing. These Lottery divisions develop, distribute and promote more than 40 Scratchers games each year and provide regular service to 21,000 retailers. Other Lottery divisions include Security and Law Enforcement, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology Services Division, Executive, Operations and Corporate Communications. All these divisions support the Lottery’s goal of generating money for education, while also ensuring the integrity of the Lottery. 24 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 In fiscal year 2009/2010, Lottery sales exceeded $3 billion. Let us know what you think. We want this report to be useful to you and we are always open to ideas about how we can improve it and our overall performance. Please get in touch if you have any issues you’d like to discuss with us. You can contact us via email: [email protected] Or write to: Corporate Social Responsibility California Lottery 600 North 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 C a li fo r n ia Lot tery C S R R ep o rt 2 0 0 9/2 01 0 25 Important Phone Numbers Customer Service 1–800–Lottery Corporate Communications (916) 324–9639 District Office s San Francisco (650) 875–2200 Inland Empire (909) 806–4126 Sacramento (916) 322–5136 Santa Fe Springs (562) 906–6356 East Bay (510) 670–4630 Santa Ana (714) 708–0540 Central Valley (559) 449–2430 San Diego (858) 492–1700 Van Nuys (818) 901–5006 The California Lottery provides a help line for individuals or families to provide information, counseling and assistance for problem gambling. Pr oblem Gambling Hotline 1-800-GAMBLER California Lot tery 600 North 10th Street Sacramento, CA 95811 www.calottery.com