Liquid_Files_Instructions_-_R005840.pdf

This document provides instructions for the California State Lottery's secure file transfer process for external users submitting proposals in response to RFP #R005840 for Financial Auditing and Related Services. The Lottery is soliciting proposals from qualified certified public accountant firms to provide annual financial auditing and related services in accordance with Government Code 8880.46.5. The scope of work encompasses examination of the Lottery's statement of net position, statements of revenues and expenses, cash flow statements, related disclosures, internal controls assessment, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The audit will focus on key financial areas including prize liability accounting (particularly annuitized prize liabilities), investments totaling $522.6 million, capital assets of $172.6 million, pension liabilities of $159.0 million, and other postemployment benefits liabilities of $261.3 million. Proposals were due October 16, 2026, with the contract term spanning three years and options for the Lottery to extend up to two additional one-year periods under the same terms, conditions, and pricing at its sole discretion.

External users submitting proposals must utilize the California State Lottery Secure File Transfer system at https://fta.calottery.com and register their email accounts prior to submission. Proposals must be sent to either mmadueno@calottery.com or ijen@calottery.com, with a maximum file size of 5 GB per submission. Certain file extensions including executable files (.exe, .vbs, .pif, .scr, .bat, .cmd, .com, .cp) are blocked. The prior independent audit for fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, was conducted by Weaver and Tidwell, L.L.P., and issued an unqualified opinion on November 21, 2025. The California State Lottery operates eight draw games and Scratchers products across more than 23,000 retail locations statewide, generating approximately $8.9 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024-25 with total expenses of approximately $1.1 billion and a reported net deficit of $288.4 million.