EAC - G23HQ0027-24-07 - 11

We recommend that EAC work with Mississippi to:a. Correct the interest income reported on the September 30, 2022, and any subsequently filed, Election Security Federal Financial Reports.b. Implement procedures to ensure accurate reporting on future Federal Financial Reports and to ensure that supporting documentation is maintained to support the amounts reported to EAC on the Federal Financial Reports.c. Ensure the implementation of proper written policies and procedures regarding the calculation and reporting of interest income.d. Determine the amount of any lost interest due to the delays in the earning of interest on the 2022 Election Security grant funds, and the amount should be deposited into the election fund.e. Implement procedures to ensure that future EAC grants are deposited into an interest-bearing election fund on a timely basis.