California Code, Government Code - GOV § 8880.41

The director shall make and keep books and records that accurately and fairly reflect each day's transactions, including, but not limited to, the distribution of tickets or shares to lottery game retailers, receipt of funds, prize claims, prize disbursements or prizes liable to be paid, expenses and other financial transactions of the lottery necessary so as to permit preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and maintain daily accountability.