State Board sets random audit selection at 3%
Summary
The board voted to set the random audit selection percentage at the statutory maximum of 3%, following staff recommendation; staff noted prior referrals to state's attorneys for noncompliant committees.
The Illinois State Board of Elections voted to set its annual random committee-audit selection rate at 3% on March 16.
Division staff explained section 9-13(c) of the election code permits the board to select up to 3% of committees for audit and that staff recommends the 3% rate as in prior years. Staff noted selection is random and done by software, and that a committee selected for audit must meet filing and fund-balance thresholds (e.g., $10,000 closing fund balance or average receipts of $10,000 during the period) or otherwise be required if it owes fines.
Member Craig moved to set the selection at 3%; the motion was seconded and passed on roll call. Staff told the board seven committees last year were referred to state's attorneys for failure to complete required audits and that outcomes of those referrals vary by county.
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