EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of Clifton Gunderson LLP, audited $16.6 million in funds received by the Wyoming Secretary of State under the Help America Vote Act. The objectives of the audit were to determine if 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, for a matching contribution, and for maintenance of a base level of state outlays.
Administration of Payments Received Under the Help America Vote Act by the State of Wyoming Secretary of State Elections Division
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Status of Recommendations
Implement a policy and procedure to ensure that the cost of equipment purchased with HAVA funds is properly allocated between HAVA and non-HAVA related usages.
Determine the amount of reimbursement due to the election fund for non-HAVA usage of the applicable equipment since date of acquisition.