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Audit of the Administration of Help American Vote Act Grants Awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
G24VI0048-25-03
Report Type
Audit
Subject
Grant
Special Project
Pandemic
Description

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audited Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grants administered by the Election System of the Virgin Islands (ESVI), totaling $2.2 million. This included federal funds, program income, and interest earned on the Election Security and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds.

Location(s)
VI, United States
Questioned Costs
$74,005
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Status of Recommendations

Closed

Require ESVI to create policies and procedures to ensure the allowability of HAVA grant expenditures.

Closed

Determine the allowability of $74,005 ($32,104 Election Security; $41,901 CARES Act) in ineligible costs and recover any amount that is unallowable.

Closed

Require ESVI to assess, and update as necessary, the policies and procedures in place to ensure that program income is accurately collected, deposited, recorded, expended, and reported.

Closed

Remind ESVI to adhere to its procurement policies and procedures.

Closed

Require ESVI to assess, and update as necessary, the policies and procedures in place to ensure the timely submission of federal financial and progress reports.