EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of McBride, Lock & Associates, audited West Virginia's use of Help America Vote Act funds for the period June 29, 2018, through September 30, 2019.
Administration of Payments Received Under the Help America Vote Act by the West Virginia Secretary of State
Report Information
Status of Recommendations
EAC should require the West Virginia Office of the Secretary of State to perform a reconciliation of the grant activity for the Election Security funds and ensure that all expenditures and program income earned are fully disclosed.
EAC should require the West Virginia Office of the Secretary of State to prepare and submit a revised financial report to the EAC for Election Security funds and the prior HAVA fund activities as of September 30, 2019.
EAC should require the Office of the West Virginia Secretary of State to implement procedures to ensure that all subrecipients are properly monitored and all property purchased with federal funds is placed on a compliant property record.