Md. Code Regs. 33.08.05.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 33.08.05.08 - Post-Election Audit-Ballot Tabulation Audit-In General

A. Audits Conducted by the State Administrator. The State Administrator shall conduct an automated software audit of the electronic images of all ballots cast:

(1) After each Statewide primary election; and

(2) After each Statewide general election.

B. Audit Conducted by the Local Boards. Each local board shall conduct a manual audit of voter-verifiable paper records:

(1) After each Statewide general election; and

(2) After a Statewide primary election at the direction of the State Administrator.

C. Reporting of Audit Results.

(1) Within 14 days after the conclusion of the manual audit, the State Administrator shall post on the website a report that describes:

(a) The precincts and number of votes selected for the manual audit in each county and the manner in which the precincts and votes were selected;

(b) The results of the manual audit; and

(c) Any discrepancy shown by the manual audit and how the discrepancy was resolved.

(2) Before the State Board of Canvassers certifies the results of an election, the State Administrator shall post on the website information about the automated audit, including:

(a) An overview of the automated audit process;

(b) The audit reports generated for each county; and

(c) An explanation of any discrepancy greater than 0.5 percent of total votes cast in any given contest; and

(d) Any additional steps taken to resolve any discrepancy.

Md. Code Regs. 33.08.05.08

Regulation .08 adopted effective 46:12 Md. R. 548, eff. 6/17/2019; amended effective 46:15 Md. R. 656, eff. 7/29/2019