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Redacted Administration of Payments Received Under the Help America Vote Act by the Arkansas Secretary of State: April 16, 2003 through June 30, 2009

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
E-HP-AR-03-09
Report Type
Audit
Subject
Grant
Description

EAC OIG, through the independent public accounting firm of Clifton Gunderson LLP, audited $29.7 million in funds received by the Arkansas 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)
AR, United States
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
View report on Oversight.gov

Status of Recommendations

Closed

We recommend that the SOS resolve with the EAC the appropriate corrective action regarding the lack of periodic certifications for the period personnel costs were paid by HAVA program funds.

Closed

The Arkansas Secretary of State 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

The Arkansas Secretary of State should 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

The Arkansas Secretary of State should Issue guidance to the jurisdictions that identifies 41 CFR 105-71.132(d) as the regulation that describes the property records to be prepared and maintained, and implement procedures to periodically monitor…