Audit of the Administration of Help America Vote Act Grants Awarded to the State of New Jersey
Submitting OIG
Election Assistance Commission OIG
Component agency
Election Assistance Commission
Type
Audit
Publication date
2024-08-12
Summary
The independent public accounting firm of Brown & Company CPAs and Management Consultants, PLLC, under contract with the Office of Inspector General, audited Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grants administered by the New Jersey Department of State, totaling $39.52 million. This included federal funds, state matching funds, and interest earned on the Election Security and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grants.
Recommendations (1)
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Status
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Closed
We recommend that EAC require the DOS to implement procedures to ensure property purchased with federal funds is used, managed, and disposed of properly.