Election Bucks Monitored: More Forms, No Fanfare
Published Date: 7/18/2025
Notice
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. The change mainly affects groups getting HAVA grants and keeps the process running smoothly without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
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EAC Keeps HAVA Budget Collection
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission is requesting OMB approval to extend the EAC Budget Expenditures Worksheet (EAC-BEW) and instructions so HAVA grant recipients continue to report budget and expense activity. The EAC says it will use this data to ensure grantees meet approved project goals, and that the extension is meant to reduce paperwork burdens while not adding costs or delays.
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