John Izzo attended
the June 26, 2014, Ohio State Racing Commission Meeting. The Commission
announced it is looking for input regarding no-change rules to be filed in
2014. Video Lottery Terminals (VLT) revenue was approved for distribution upon request of the Ohio
Harness Horsemen’s Association (OHHA) and the Ohio Horsemen’s Benevolent and
Protective Association. Chairman Schmitz expressed his displeasure with
Northfield Park and the OHHA for not yet reaching an agreement with the VLT
revenue. Five items were brought up that were addressed recently by auditors:
- The Commission must do a better job explaining why it is going into executive session.
- The Commission must timely make all deposits.
- An additional set of eyes, other than the Executive Secretary’s, must review the simulcast purse fund.
- There must be a policy and procedure manual.
- The Executive Secretary must properly approve payroll expenditures.
Two settlement agreements were approved. The next Commission will likely be August 27, unless a special meeting is called by the Commission in July.
