Ind. Code § 4-30-19-1
The budget agency may contract with a certified public accountant for an annual financial audit of the commission. The certified public accountant may not have a significant financial interest, as determined by the commission, in a vendor or retailer with whom the commission is under contract. The certified public accountant shall present an audit report not later than seven (7) months after the end of each fiscal year and shall make recommendations to enhance the earning capability of the lottery and to improve the efficiency of commission operations. The certified public accountant shall perform a study and evaluation of internal accounting controls and shall express an opinion on the controls that were in effect during the audit period. The commission shall pay the cost of the annual financial audit.
IC 4-30-19-1