Post-election audits

Post-election audits. (a) After conducting a post-election audit for each election as required by this Chapter, except for a general election, the State Board shall produce a report which summarizes the audit, including the rationale for and the findings of the audit. After conducting a post-election audit for a general election, the State Board shall produce a report which shall include all of the following: (1) A summary of the types of post-election audits required by law and the requirements for conducting each of the audits. (2) A summary of the results of each of the post-election audits described in subdivision (1) of this subsection. (3) A detailed description of each of the post-election audits described in subdivision (1) of this subsection, including any issues that could have affected the outcome of the election and the manner in which those issues were resolved. (4) A description of any systemic issues that were identified during the post-election audits and any recommendations on the manner in which those issues should be addressed to ensure election security and integrity. (5) The ways in which the public were allowed to observe and comment on the conduct of the post-election audits, as authorized by law. (6) Any other matters deemed appropriate by the State Board. (b) Each report required by subsection (a) of this section shall be submitted to the Joint Legislative Elections Oversight Committee and the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on General Government within 10 business days of the date the audit is completed. (2019-239, s. 6(a); 2023-134, s. 26.2.)