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Audit of the Administration of Help America Vote Act Grants Awarded to the State of Georgia

Audit · Election Assistance Commission OIG · 2024-08-16 · about Election Assistance Commission

Report

Title
Audit of the Administration of Help America Vote Act Grants Awarded to the State of Georgia
Submitting OIG
Election Assistance Commission OIG
Component agency
Election Assistance Commission
Type
Audit
Publication date
2024-08-16

Summary

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) audited Help America Vote Act (HAVA) grants administered by the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office (GSoS), totaling $46.3 million. This included federal funds, state matching funds, and interest earned on the reissued Section 101, reissued Section 251, Election Security, and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grants.

Recommendations (5)

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1OpenWe recommend that EAC confirm that the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office implements corrective action to address recommendation 8 in Report Number 21-11 issued by the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.
2OpenWe recommend that EAC calculate lost interest due to the untimely deposit of 2018 and 2020 Election Security funds and ensure any amounts due are deposited into to the election fund.
3OpenWe recommend that EAC require the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to reconcile interest earned reported by the Georgia Office of the State Treasurer and interest earned recorded on the general ledger and correct any impacted financial reports for…
4ClosedWe recommend that EAC require the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office to assess, and update as necessary, the policies and procedures in place to ensure interest is earned on grant funds and accurately reported on financial reports.
5ClosedWe recommend that EAC determine the allowability of $10,000 in unsupported questioned costs under the Election Security award and recover any amount that is unallowable.

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