Request for Comment: Election Audit Standards
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is requesting public comment on the Voluntary National Election Audit Standards. Election audits are used to evaluate and improve the accuracy, security, and administration of elections. Because election administration in the United States is highly decentralized, audit pra
| Agency | Election Assistance Commission |
|---|---|
| Document type | Notice |
| Published | 2026-02-23 |
| Summary | The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is requesting public comment on the Voluntary National Election Audit Standards. Election audits are used to evaluate and improve the accuracy, security, and administration of elections. Because election administration in the United States is highly decentralized, audit practices vary across states and local jurisdictions. The proposed standards provide voluntary, principle-based guidance intended to be adaptable across differing legal frameworks, election systems, and resource environments. |
| Document number | 2026-03583 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/23/2026-03583/request-for-comment-election-audit-standards |