OFFICIAL RULES

Definitions

For the purposes of these rules, the following definitions apply:

  • "DCP" is defined as the City of Los Angeles Deferred Compensation Plan.

  • "Participant" is defined as any individual having an active account with the DCP at the time the contest ends: November 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm P.T.

  • "Active Account" is defined as having an account balance of any amount larger than $0.01 at the time of entry.

  • "Entrant" is defined as any eligible Participant who completes an entry by hitting the "SUBMIT" button after completing information.

  • "Sweepstakes" is defined as the 2020 National Retirement Security Month campaign which allows qualified Participants to submit an entry.

  • “Eligible Participants” are defined as DCP Participants who are enrolled in the DCP by November 8, 2020 at 11:59 pm PT.

Entry Eligibility

Anyone may play LA’s the Place. However, only Eligible Participants (as defined above) of the DCP with an Active Account are eligible to enter themselves into a random prize drawing upon completion of the challenge. Each eligible entrant will receive one raffle entry.

Entry Period

Entry period begins starting 12:01 am Pacific Time (PT) on October 1, 2020 and will end at 11:59 pm Pacific Time (PT) on November 8, 2020.

Prizes and Awarding Process

  • Award Week 1 (October 1-10) prizes: wireless phone charger (20 winners)

  • Award Week 2 (October 11-17) prizes: picnic blankets (15 winners)

  • Award Week 3 (October 18-24) prizes: barbecue sets (10 winners)

  • Award Week 4 (October 25-31) prizes: picnic sets (2 winners), wireless speaker (1winner), wireless headset (1 winner)

As of September 30, 2020 there are 65,254 Eligible Participants.  The actual chance in winning a prize is subject to the number of entrants. Collectible t-shirts will be guaranteed to the first 50 entrants, and will be distributed accordingly.

Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 10, 2020 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 1 through 4 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 17, 2020 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 2 through 4 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 24, 2020 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 3 through Week 4 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on November 8, 2020 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Week 4 of the campaign. Entrants not selected as winners will be included in the following week’s random prize drawing.

Plan staff will first confirm the final number of eligible Entrants on the first working day of each week  following the end of an Award Week, beginning with October 13th and ending November 3rd. Entries will be cross referenced for meeting eligibility requirements, as outlined above, prior to establishing the final count of entrants. The final set of confirmed Entrants will be randomly sorted or assigned a random identification number based on the total number of final Entrants. Staff will create a random list based on the total number of Entrants. The winners will be selected by using a random number generator based on the total entries or in a similar method available to staff.  An equal number of winners to the number of prizes to be won for an Award Week will be chosen.

The prize drawings dates with respect to an Award Week are as follows:

  • Award Week 1 - October 13th

  • Award Week 2 - October 20th

  • Award Week 3 - October 27th

  • Award Week 4 - November 8th

Winning entrants will be announced publicly and will be contacted via the contact information provided at the end of LA’s the Place. A signature of receipt of delivery will be required for all winners.

Prizes to be awarded to the entrant will be selected at random when applicable.  Prizes must be claimed by March 31, 2021. Only one prize per Entrant and per Entrant household will be awarded. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash or substituted by a winner.  The City reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to award a substitute prize of equal or greater value if a prize described in these rules is unavailable or cannot be awarded, in whole or in part, for any reason.  The approximate retail value of the prize represents the City’s good faith determination.  That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed.  If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the approximate retail value, the difference will not be awarded in cash.  The City makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety or performance of any prize awarded. Restrictions, conditions, and limitations may apply.  The City will not replace any lost or stolen prize item(s).  The value of any prize received from LA’s the Place may be taxable. If DCP staff are unable to reach a winning entrant via their personal contact information provided will be disqualified and the award will be given to another entrant. Anyone may request a list of the winners by submitting a request in writing on or after November 22, 2020 via email to LA457@lacity.org.

How Do I Become an Eligible Participant?

If you are already enrolled in the DCP you are eligible to participate. New enrollees and first time visitors to the LA457.com website can click on the “Enroll now” link on the bottom left side of the page to get started or go to LA457.com/register. If you’ve lost your login information or need additional help to log into or create a new account, you may click on the “Contact Us” link or call our local Voya Financial representatives at 213-978-1601, who are available business days Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Right to Cancel, Modify, or Disqualify

If for any reason the drawing is not capable of taking place as planned, including but not limited to infection by computer virus, unauthorized intrusion or infiltration by computer hacker, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes (either perceived or genuine) which corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of the drawing, the DCP reserves the right at its sole discretion to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the drawing. The DCP further reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant if it reasonably believes that the Entrant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, deceiving, or participating in any other unfair practices, or if he/she annoys, abuses, threatens or harasses any other Entrants.

Important Information/Resources for Active Employees Not Currently Enrolled in the DCP

  • The DCP is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings option for setting aside income on a tax-advantaged basis and investing it towards your retirement.

  • Enhancing retirement readiness can be achieved through a combination of your retirement/pension plan and participating in the DCP. The most effective participation strategies include joining early in your City career, contributing 7-10% of pay, and gradually taking distributions from your account after entering retirement.