ARIZONA NEWS

Recorder assisting firms in audit of Maricopa County tabulation equipment

Feb 11, 2021, 4:15 AM

(Maricopa County Elections Department Photo)...

(Maricopa County Elections Department Photo)

(Maricopa County Elections Department Photo)

PHOENIX — Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer is assisting the two firms the county board appointed to conduct an audit of its tabulation equipment from the 2020 election.

Richer said he was offering the firms whatever resources necessary in order to provide a thorough review of the equipment.

The Republican clarified that the two firms tapped for the audit aren’t staffed by voting software company Dominion, which serves the county.

Additionally, Richer said the firms are the only in the country certified by the National Institute for Standards and Technology and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission to conduct the audit.

“Over the past few weeks, I’ve heard a number of mischaracterizations of the audit. I’m writing today to hopefully provide some clarity,” Richer said in a press release.

The audit plan calls for both firms to analyze the equipment’s hacking vulnerability, assure tabulators weren’t sending or receiving information over the internet and confirm that no vote switching occurred during the election.

The auditors are each spending at least a week in Arizona.

They will work under the observation of representatives from the state legislature, a security expert from the Recorder’s Office and a security expert from the Arizona Secretary of State’s Office.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors also invited representatives from the Attorney General’s Office and the Governor’s Office to observe the audit.

“These tests address the most prevalent concern that I’ve heard from voters over the past four weeks and also the concern voiced to me by members of the Arizona Senate that the tabulation hardware and software used in Maricopa County is unreliable,” Richer said.

We want to hear from you.

Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here.

Arizona News

CarMax, the nation’s largest used vehicle seller, is hiring after announcing a new reconditioning...

David Veenstra

CarMax hiring for new West Valley reconditioning and auction center

CarMax, the nation’s largest used vehicle seller, is hiring after announcing a new reconditioning and auction center in the West Valley on Thursday.

1 hour ago

Emergency air medical base opens at Abrazo West Campus Goodyear...

Serena O'Sullivan

New emergency helicopter base opens at West Valley hospital

A new emergency air medical base in Goodyear will expand the presence of life-saving care provider Air Methods, the company said on Wednesday.

3 hours ago

DOGE access lawsuit...

KTAR.com

Arizona to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Arizona is about 12 states that plan to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

4 hours ago

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called for increased state firefighter pay on Thursday during an event to ...

Kevin Stone

Arizona governor calls for pay raise for firefighters while honoring those who battled LA wildfires

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs called for increased state firefighter pay while honoring the task force members who helped battle the Los Angeles wildfires.

7 hours ago

free wigs...

Kevin Stone

Arizona cancer support group opening free wig salon in Phoenix

An Arizona cancer support organization is launching an initiative to provide patients and survivors experiencing hair loss with free wigs.

8 hours ago

fatal Glendale car crash killed mother car crashed into Glendale home Arizona...

Serena O'Sullivan

Suspect arrested after car crashes into house in Glendale, killing homeowner, 3 months ago

Celeste La Sean Downer, 22, was arrested on Tuesday for the fatal Glendale car crash that struck a mother of two on Nov. 10, 2024.

9 hours ago

Sponsored Articles

...

Bright Wealth Management

How IRAs are a helpful tool in retirement planning

When it comes to retirement planning, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) can be a great tool for income growth.

...

Fiesta Bowl Foundation

Join us for the 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade

The 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe returns on Saturday, December 28, at 10 a.m.

...

Day & Night Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing

Why a Heating Tune-Up is Essential Before Winter

PHOENIX, AZ — With cooler weather on the horizon, making sure your heating system is prepped and ready can make all the difference in staying comfortable this winter.

Recorder assisting firms in audit of Maricopa County tabulation equipment