# Audit of the Administration of Help American Vote Act Grants Awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands
> **Audit** by Election Assistance Commission OIG · 2024-11-20
> *About: Election Assistance Commission*
## Report
- **Title:** Audit of the Administration of Help American Vote Act Grants Awarded to the U.S. Virgin Islands
- **Submitting OIG:** Election Assistance Commission OIG
- **Component agency:** Election Assistance Commission
- **Type:** Audit
- **Publication date:** 2024-11-20

## Summary

EAC 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.


## Recommendations

- **Rec 1** (Closed): Require ESVI to create policies and procedures to ensure the allowability of HAVA grant expenditures.
- **Rec 2** (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.
- **Rec 3** (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.
- **Rec 4** (Closed): Remind ESVI to adhere to its procurement policies and procedures.
- **Rec 5** (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.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/audit/audit-administration-help-american-vote-act-grants-awarded-us-virgin-islands)
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