Post Election Audits: People – Time – Money

1. Post Election Audits:People – Time – Money Post Election Audit Summit Minneapolis, Minnesota October 25-27, 2007 Dean Logan, Chief Deputy Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk Los Angeles County

2. Post Election Audits:People • How many people are needed? • Number and size of counting boards • Proportional to scope • Dependent on time and space availability • Who to recruit • Linked to time constraints • Varied models • Staff • Poll workers • Political party designees • Temporary service or registry

3. Post Election Audits: People Roles and Responsibilities • Counting Boards • Tally Coordinators • Security • Team Supervisors • Trainers • Data Management • Media Relations • Observer Relations

4. Post Election Audits: Time • Defining the scope • Audits vs. Recounts • Sampling models • Advance preparation • Ballot sorting/preparation • Work schedule • Training (staff and observers) • Public notice • Facilities • Room layout • Pre-certification vs. Post-certification • Escalation Provisions • Litigation

5. Post Election Audits: Money • Security • Litigation • Personnel • Facilities • Supplies

6. Post Election Audits: • Advance Considerations • Clear objectives • Observer guidelines • Documentation • Voter intent definition • Training program • Frequently asked questions • Reporting timeframes • Regulatory change • Risk assessment

7. Post Election Audits: November 2006 General Election; Optical Scan – InkaVote Plus Ballots

8. Post Election Audits: November 2006 General Election; Voter Verified Paper Audit and OpScan Ballots

9. Post Election Audits: November 2006 General Election

10. Post Election Audits: 2004 Gubernatorial Recount; Optical Scan Ballots