Orange County Grand Jury • 2000-2001 • Agency Response

Election 2000 in Florida Could It Happen Here?

Published: October 10, 2000 8 pages
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F4

Findings and Recommendations 4 findings

F1
The Datavote punch card system used in Orange County works well. The equipment is maintained on a regular basis, the punch machines are tested before being sent to each polling place, and logic and accuracy tests are performed on the counting equipment before any ballot cards are counted.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The Election Information Management System (EIMS) used to manage internal functions is over 15 years old and does not have the capacity to meet current or projected requirements.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Since 1995, the following changes have occurred within the Registrar’s office: • Staff reduction of 33% • Voter registration increase of 18% • Absentee ballot requests increase of 57% 4. Training for all precinct workers is not mandatory.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
Translation services are not routinely available to voters on election day. Responses to Findings 1 thru 5 are required from the Board of Supervisors and are requested from the Registrar of Voters.
No recommendations for this finding