Agua Caliente Respond To Oversight Issue

Richard M. Milanovich who is Chairman of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, in response to some who say that the compacts do not address regulation said, "It's simply not true that the state is not allowed to audit the books, nor have federal regulators lost their authority for gaming oversight. The amended compact allows for mandatory testing of gaming devices, with software tested and certified by an independent state laboratory. In addition, 20 percent of devices may be inspected and tested by the state annually, with additional allowances of spot tests for up to 5 percent of devices. The state is allowed to audit the net win. This state oversight is in addition to our tribe's promise to abide by the authority of the National Indian Gaming Commission, despite a recent court case that questions their role."

In addressing another issue concerning labor, Mr. Milanovich said, "It's wildly inaccurate to say that casino employees aren't protected by labor laws. Our Tribal Labor Relations ordinance, approved by state labor leaders, mirrors the National Labor Relations Act.

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