Ford County Audit Reveals Major Election Security Gaps
October 07, 2024 | Legislative Post Audit Committee, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Kansas
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The audit revealed a mixed picture of election security in Ford County. While some security practices were deemed adequate, others were found lacking, particularly in written policies. The audit highlighted that Ford County had adequate overall process security practices, similar to other counties reviewed. However, it also noted significant deficiencies in ballot security, voting machine testing, and election management computer security.
Specifically, Ford County's practices for ballot security were inconsistent, with issues in documentation completeness by poll workers. The county's testing practices for voting and tabulation machines were inadequate, failing to meet state law requirements for mock election results. Additionally, the audit found that Ford County's election management computer security practices were generally inadequate, as auditors were denied access to the system during the 2023 audit.
The report concluded with a recommendation for Ford County's election officer to collaborate with the Secretary of State's office to revise and develop necessary forms and policies to enhance election security processes. The committee did not pose any questions following the presentation, indicating a consensus on the findings and recommendations.
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