Missouri Gaming Commission
Missouri Gaming Commission
The Executive Director is appointed by the Commission, is responsible for the daily operation of Commission business, and will directly supervise the Deputy Directors, General Counsel, Public Information Officer, Chief Financial Analyst, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, the Supervisor of the Information Technology and the Chief Auditor. The Executive Director has the authority to appoint, discipline, and to dismiss Commission employees as delegated by the Commission and has the ultimate responsibility for the conduct and performance of all Commission employees.
The Deputy Director reports to the Executive Director. In addition to general oversight responsibilities for all Commission operations the Deputy Director communicates with top management personnel of all licensees to ensure their understanding of the expectations of the Commission. If the Executive Director is absent, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to act in an official capacity, the Deputy Director will temporarily assume the duties of the Executive Director.
In the role of Deputy Director of Enforcement, the Director oversees the Enforcement Division and:
The MSHP Gaming Division Director reports to the Chief Deputy Director Enforcement and oversees all members of the Gaming Division in their assigned duties. Requests of the Commission, Executive Director, or the Chief Deputy Director Enforcement that are related to investigations and/or enforcement matters and are not routine in nature are routed through the Gaming Division Director for prompt and proper action by the members of the Gaming Division. The Gaming Division Director ensures complete background investigations for prospective Commission employees are conducted and presented to the Executive Director. The Gaming Division Director also acts as the official liaison between the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Gaming Commission.
The Deputy Director of Administration reports to the Executive Director. In addition to general oversight responsibilities for all Commission operations is responsible for administration of Commission policies relating to personnel and finance to include, but not limited to, hiring, attendance records, personnel records, payroll actions, insurance programs, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, procurement, and budget, consistent with Office of Administration guidelines. The Deputy Director of Administration will establish and maintain a record retention schedule consistent with requirements established by the Secretary of State and the efficient and secure storing of official Commission records. Duties also include management of the Missouri Gaming Commission Fund pursuant to Chapter 313, RSMo., and the proper billing of suppliers and licensed operators for regulatory costs to include, but not limited to, licenses, enforcement costs, and testing of electronic gaming devices. Additionally, the Deputy Director of Administration oversees the preparation of fiscal notes and fiscal impact studies as needed, and oversees the system for providing and inventorying supplies and equipment and the sending and receiving of interagency and U. S. Mail.
The I.T. Section has four basic functions: the installation and support of the microcomputer infrastructure, the development and implementation of process support applications, develop and maintain the Commissions web site, and the training of all of the Commission employees in the efficient use of the computer systems available.
The General Counsel provides legal advice to the Commission, Executive Director, and the Commission staff, and supervises the activities of the Legal Section. Additionally, the General Counsel drafts legal documents, testifies at Commission meetings, reviews proposed casino financial transactions, drafts and reviews proposed rules and legislation.
The Chief Financial Analyst monitors and analyzes the financial aspects of the gaming industry and gaming companies seeking or holding a Missouri gaming license and projects potential economic impact of both current and possible future events on state and local economies. The Chief Financial Analyst also oversees the tax audit process and reports of gaming licensees. In addition, the Chief Financial Analyst analyzes all licensee reported transactions, such as mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, stock offerings, debt issuance's and refinancings, focusing on ongoing financial suitability.
The Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs advises the Executive Director on questions of policy, adoption, revision, or rescission of rules, regulations, statements of procedure, and pending legislation amending or affecting the Act or Commission. The Office drafts proposed Legislation, Rules, and Regulations; Minimum Internal controls Standards, Internal Policy and Procedures for the Commission and oversees the issuance of variances to the rules or regulations. The Director testifies at Commission meetings, represents the Commission before Legislative bodies, except in the areas of budget. The Director shall assist the Deputy Director of Administration where specifically designated by the Executive Director. Additionally, the Director shall oversee the Commission minority outreach program and problem gamblers program.
The compliance audit department performs comprehensive audits of each casino to ensure compliance with the Minimum Internal Control Standards, the Code of State Regulations, the state statutes and the internal controls standards established by each casino. The compliance audits are conducted by audit teams located in St. Louis and Kansas City. The department reviews all internal audit reports and the quarterly reports from the outside CPA firms for each casino. Folllow up audits to these audits are conducted to address significant findings that pose a risk to the integrity of gaming and asset protection. The audit department also conducts forensic audits in conjuction with criminal investigations performed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.