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New Seminole County supervisor flags administrative gaps, seeks $5.3 million for equipment and reforms
Summary
Supervisor of Elections Amy Pennock reported missing records, payroll and vendor issues, 92 W‑2 corrections, $161,000 in unbudgeted legal fees and a request for $5.295 million in FY25–26 to replace election equipment, strengthen records, and support list maintenance and audits
Amy Pennock, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, briefed the Board of County Commissioners on an internal transition audit and the office’s FY2025–26 budget request and described administrative problems discovered since she took office in January. Pennock said her top priorities are restoring records compliance, replacing aging tabulation equipment and improving voter‑services staffing and processes.
Why it matters: the supervisor oversees elections administration; the presentation outlined financial and procedural problems that could affect election operations, vendor trust and public confidence.
Key findings and requests: Pennock said there was no formal transition when she assumed office, and that her review found missing employee HR files and…
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