EAC Renews Worksheet to Track Election Budget Expenditures Smoothly
Published Date: 5/16/2025
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Summary
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is asking to keep collecting budget info from grant recipients to make sure funds are spent right and goals are met. This helps reduce paperwork while keeping an eye on how election funds are used. If you get HAVA grants, this update affects you and keeps things running smoothly without extra costs or delays.
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EAC Keeps HAVA Budget Reporting
If you receive HAVA grants, the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is requesting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval to continue collecting budget and expense activity data using the EAC Budget Expenditures Worksheet (EAC-BEW) and Instructions. The EAC says it will use this information to ensure grantees are meeting the approved goals and purposes of their projects, and this action is described as part of a continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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