Indian gaming represents the most significant gaming activity in Wisconsin. In 2009, Indian gaming revenue was $1.3 billion, tribal gaming expenses were $780.2 million, and tribal gaming profits were $543.4 million. In FY 2008-09, the State received $122.2 million from tribes under the revenue sharing provisions of the negotiated gaming compacts.
The Division conducts on-site financial and compliance audits for each tribe to independently verify the amounts wagered on Class III gaming and to ensure that casino operations are consistent with standards established in the gaming compacts. From January 2007 through December 2009, the Division conducted 67 financial audits and 50 compliance audits, and it identified a total of $4.0 million in tribal underpayments to the State. We analyzed a random selection of working papers associated with audits completed in 2009. The documentation we reviewed was complete and accurate.
In December 2009, the last operating greyhound racetrack in Wisconsin-Dairyland Greyhound Park- was closed. Statutes continue to authorize pari-mutuel racing in the State, but the Division has not received applications from businesses seeking to operate racing venues.
We appreciate the courtesy and cooperation extended to us by the Division. The Division's response follows the appendix.
Sincerely,
Janice mueller
State Auditor
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