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Summary: The Office of the Secretary of State has established an Election Security Grant that provides
counties with up to $80,000 in funding to support election security enhancements. The funds can be
used to support physical or IT security upgrades. Kittitas County Auditor’s Office in coordination with our
IT department applied for the grant and our request has been approved for the following:
*Estimated costs based on initial research. Final costs may shift project item depending actual invoices,
but total will not exceed amount allocated by OSOS.
There are no specific requirements for the grant other than it be used for it’s intended purpose and
work is completed/submitted for reimbursement no later than June 30th, 2023.
Concept & Timeline:
• January-February: Auditor & IT collaborated to draft a request based on specific identified
election security needs.
• February – June: Auditors Office coordinates with Maintenance to complete the physical
security upgrades. IT works internally and with applicable vendors to implement cyber security
enhancements.
• NLT June 30th: Work completed, and funds expended (reimbursed.) Prepare for next Grant cycle
in 2024.
Recommendation: Request BOCC acknowledgement of OSOS Grant.
Topic:
OSOS Election Security Grant
Meeting:
BOCC Regular Meeting, April 4th,
2023
Proposal by:
Bryan Elliott, County Auditor
Sue Higginbotham, Chief Administrator