Appointment of Auditors

The National Lottery has awarded a contract for the following, non exhaustive list of services:

(1) an independent external audit of the financial statements of the National Lottery in accordance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements (including satisfying the audit requirements of the National Lottery Licence), auditing standards, best practice and good corporate governance.

(2) the independent observation of National Lottery draws and game show related activities and certification that these activities are conducted in accordance with National Lottery procedures.

(3) Act as Lottery Operator Independent for EuroMillions draws twice weekly by ensuring adherence to agreed EuroMillions pre-draw and post–draw procedures at the National Lottery primary data centre. .

(4) the provision of information technology audit services including but not limited to certifying/reviewing and locking off TV Game Show software.

(5) the provision of expert financial accounting and taxation advice including but not limited to the interpretation of relevant new or revised accounting/taxation standards and legislation.

(6) the provision of reasonable other services which a professional auditing practice would normally supply to a company of a similar size, structure and complexity.

(7) the provision of supplementary services e.g. draw ball set calibration.