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EAC presenter outlines field services program that supports post-certification election security
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Summary
A presenter described the Election Assistance Commission’s field services program, established under the Help America Vote Act of 2002, saying it conducts fielded system reviews, hash verification, manufacturer audits, advisory notices and anomaly reporting to help state and local election officials maintain secure, certified voting systems.
A presenter described the Election Assistance Commission’s field services program as the agency arm that supports state and local election offices after voting systems receive certification. The presenter said the program was authorized by the Help America Vote Act of 2002 and was created "to test and certify voting systems" while also providing ongoing post-certification support nationwide.
The presenter said the field services team is "comprised of experts that provide hands on support to election jurisdictions of all sizes nationwide," and that one of the program’s key quality-control tasks is conducting fielded system reviews. Those reviews, the presenter said, include security checks and a process called hash verification, which "confirms the integrity of voting systems by verifying that the certified software remains unchanged." "This proactive measure reinforces security and trust in elections," the presenter said, noting the practice has been implemented across multiple states.
In addition to on-site system reviews, the presenter described program activities that include audits of election system manufacturers, issuing advisory notices when system issues are identified, and facilitating anomaly reporting by gathering information from vendors and election officials "to assess and address potential concerns before they impact elections." The presenter emphasized that field services "goes beyond technical evaluations," prioritizing manufacturer audits, expanding outreach, and increasing transparency in election administration.
The presenter closed by saying the program "plays a vital role in ensuring that state and local election officials have the resources they need to conduct safe, secure, accurate, and accessible elections." The transcript records no motions, votes, or formal actions tied to the briefing.
No additional factual claims or formal decisions about specific jurisdictions, vendors, or procurements were made in the recorded remarks.
