STATE AUDITOR TIM KELLER SAYS THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE HAS A PATTERN OF UNDER-BUDGETING FOR ELECTIONS. HE SAYS IT’S A SITUATION THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 10 YEARS. KELLER TELLS US IT’S REQUIRED AROUND 25-MILLION DOLLARS IN EMERGENCY LOANS, GRANTS AND SPECIAL APPROPRIATIONS TO FUND ELECTIONS.
KELLER SAYS HE’S OFFERED HIS OFFICE TO HELP COORDINATE BETWEEN THE COUNTY CLERKS AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP ACCURATE BUDGETS FOR ELECTIONS.
