N.J. Admin. Code § 17:20-10.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 17:20-10.2 - Division of State Lottery organization

(a) The New Jersey Lottery Commission consists of the State Treasurer, the Director of the Division of Investment, and five public members, all citizens and residents of New Jersey, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. All public members serve a five-year term, and are unsalaried.

(b) The Division of State Lottery consists of the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Legislative Liaison, Public Information Officer, and the operating units consisting of Administration and Contract Compliance, Security and Licensing, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Information Systems, Operations and Organization Support, and Game Research and Development.

1. The Executive Director is the administrator and head of the Division of State Lottery and has the duties listed in 5:9-8. The Executive Director directs the planning, implementation and delivery of services and programs to the State's taxpayers as outlined in the Governor's budget for the Division of State Lottery.

2. The Deputy Executive Director, who is second in command, is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Lottery operations, and oversees the following organizational units of Administration, Security and Licensing, Marketing, Sales, Finance, Information Management Systems, Operations and Organization Support, and Game Research and Development with the assistance of Deputy Directors and managers.

3. The Legislative Liaison monitors State and Federal legislation impacting the business of the Lottery, coordinates the rulemaking process for the Division as the Administrative Practices Officer, and manages the Division's Responsible Play initiatives.

4. The Public Information Officer processes information requests from the public and press regarding matters related to public information and general policies and coordinates and supports promotional events and activities.

5. The Administration and Contract Compliance Unit directs the planning, implementation, and delivery of services and programs of the Lottery, including the administration of policies and procedures, long-term contracts with major vendors, and registration and renewal of courier services.

6. Security and Licensing maintains safeguards that insure the integrity of all aspects of the Lottery. This includes all investigative and licensing services, as well as ensuring the integrity of all drawings.

7. Marketing is responsible for marketing lottery game products to generate revenue for State education and institutions.

8. Sales is responsible for managing the retailer network, corporate accounts and field staff to maximize sales of on-line and instant ticket games.

9. Finance insures the financial integrity of the Division of State Lottery by performing the routine audit of the gaming system to verify financial accountability to the Agent sales network and the State of New Jersey. The Finance Unit also reports on the results of Lottery operations in conformance with generally accepted auditing standards.

10. Information Management Services provides support for information processing, systems security, internal control processing, and voice communications.

11. Operations and Organization Support ensures the validation and timely processing of winners' claims and reconciliation of instant ticket returns; oversees the games pool closing processes; coordinates human resources matters with the Department of the Treasury; oversees information management services and maintains all warehouse activities and records retention.

12. Game Research and Development is responsible for researching industry trends and developing Lottery game enhancements and promotions.

(c) A detailed list of the current organizational positions of the Division of State Lottery is posted on the Division of State Lottery website.

N.J. Admin. Code § 17:20-10.2

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 1826(b), effective 8/6/2018