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 5, 2022 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 2022 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 5, 2022 at 11:59 pm PT.

Entry Eligibility

Anyone may play Foodies and Finance Engagement activities. 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 per engagement activity.

Entry Period

Entry period begins starting 12:01 am Pacific Time (PT) on September 29, 2022 and will end at 11:59 pm Pacific Time (PT) on November 5, 2022.

Prizes and Awarding Process

  • Award Week 1 (September 29 - October 8) prizes: Stainless Cutlery Set in Case (50 Winners)

  • Award Week 2 (October 9 - 15) prizes: Bamboo Cutting Board (50 Winners)

  • Award Week 3 (October 16-22) prizes: Bamboo Kitchen Tool Set (50 Winners)

  • Award Week 4 (October 23- November 5) prizes: DCP Lunch Bag and Container Set (50 Winners)

  • Grand Prize: DCP Backpack Picnic Set (10 Winners)

As of September 30, 2021, there are 50,637 Eligible Participants. The actual chance in winning a prize is subject to the number of entrants.

Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 8, 2022 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 1 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 15, 2022 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 2 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on October 22, 2022 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Weeks 3 of the campaign. Entrants who submit by 11:59 pm on November 5, 2022 will be eligible to win prizes available in Award Week 4 of the campaign. All entrants for the campaign will be included in the campaign’s final Grand 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 8th and ending November 5th. 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 12th

  • Award Week 2 - October 19th

  • Award Week 3 - October 26th

  • Award Week 4 - November 9th

  • Grand Prize - November 9th

Winning entrants will be announced publicly and will be contacted via the contact information provided at the end of each campaign week’s activity. 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, 2023. 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 any Foodies and Finance activity may be taxable. If DCP staff are unable to reach a winning entrant via their personal contact information provided, the winning entrant 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, 2022 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 Retirement Counselors 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.