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Administration of Payments Received Under the Help America Vote Act by the State of Oregon

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
E-HP-OR-07-08
Report Type
Audit
Subject
Grant
Description

EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of Clifton Gunderson LLP, audited $33.9 million in funds received by Oregon Secretary of State under the Help America Vote Act. The objectives of the audit were to determine whether the Secretary of State (1) used payments authorized by Sections 101, 102, and 251 of HAVA in accordance with HAVA and applicable requirements; (2) accurately and properly accounted for property purchased with HAVA payments and for program income; and (3) Met HAVA requirements for Section 251 funds for an election fund and for a matching contribution.

Participating OIG
Election Assistance Commission OIG
Location(s)
OR, United States
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Status of Recommendations

Closed

We recommend that the Secretary of State’s Office ensures that the property listings of HAVA funded equipment owned by the state reflect accurate information as prescribed by the state fixed asset guidelines.

Closed

We recommend that the Secretary of State’s Office instruct the counties to ensure that the property listings of HAVA funded equipment in their possession reflect accurate information as prescribed by 41 CFR 105-71.132.

Closed

We recommend that the Secretary of State’s Office make an assessment of all idle equipment acquired with HAVA funds at both the state and county level to determine appropriate disposition thereof.