Pennsylvania

Notes: 

NOTE: Pennsylvania has 67 counties. Of those, 16 counties use optical scanners which provide the necessary paper trail for an audit. The remaining counties do not conduct audits at this time.

Link to Text of Legislation: 
Pennsylvania's law
Sampling Method: 

The sample shall include at least two (2) per centum of the votes cast or two thousand (2,000) votes whichever is the lesser.)

Trigger: 

None specified

Oversight: 
County Board of Elections
Who Conducts the Audit?: 
County Board of Elections
Location of Random Selection: 
County
Types of Voting Machines in Use: 
DREs without printers. For more detailed information, see Verified Voting's website: http://www.verifiedvoting.org/verifier/map.php?&topic_string=5std&year=2008&state=Pennsylvania
Voting Units that are Audited: 
Votes
Timeline for Audit: 

As part of the canvass of returns.

Completed Before Certification?: 

Yes

Local Contact Person: 
Mary Beth Kuznik, Vote PA