A. The Oklahoma Lottery Commission shall be self-sustaining and self-funded. Monies in the General Revenue Fund shall not be used or obligated to pay the expenses of the Commission or prizes of the lottery, and no claim for the payment of an expense of the lottery or prizes of the lottery may be made against any monies other than monies credited to the Oklahoma Education Lottery Revolving Fund.

B. The Commission may purchase, lease, or lease-purchase such goods or services as are necessary for effectuating the purposes of the Oklahoma Education Lottery Act. The Commission may make procurements which integrate functions such as lottery game design, lottery ticket distribution to retailers, supply of goods and services, and advertising. In all procurement decisions, the Commission shall take into account the particularly sensitive nature of the state lottery and shall act to promote and ensure security, honesty, fairness, and integrity in the operation and administration of the lottery and the objectives of raising net proceeds for the benefit of educational programs and purposes.