Election Assistance Commission Public Meeting on Audit Standards

Regs.gov: Election Assistance Commission

Published January 29th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has announced a public meeting on February 18, 2026, to discuss election audit standards and how they can enhance public trust. The meeting will be open to the public and livestreamed, with written comments accepted prior to the start time.

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The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) has issued a notice for a public meeting scheduled for February 18, 2026, focusing on Election Audit Standards. The meeting, which will be held in Washington, D.C., and livestreamed, aims to discuss how election audits can boost public trust and will include presentations on audit principles and best practices. This notice serves as an announcement of the meeting's agenda and accessibility.

Regulated entities and interested parties should note the date and time of the meeting. Written public comments must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting's start time via regulations.gov. While this is an informational notice and does not impose new regulatory obligations, understanding the EAC's focus on audit standards may be relevant for election administration and related legal professionals.

What to do next

Submit written comments by February 17, 2026, if desired.
Monitor EAC website for full agenda posting.

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ACTION:

Sunshine Act notice; Notice of Public Meeting Agenda.

SUMMARY:

Public Meeting: U.S. Election Assistance Commission.

DATES:

Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. ET.

ADDRESSES:

The meeting will be held in person at the Election Assistance Commission hearing room at 633 3rd St. NW, Washington, DC 20001.
The meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on the U.S. Election Assistance Commission YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@u.s.electionassistancecomm2110. Public

     comments on the meeting must be in writing and submitted not later than 24 hours prior to the meeting start time. Written
     public comments on the meeting can be submitted electronically via *https://www.regulations.gov* (docket ID: EAC-2026-0034). Written public comments on the meeting can also be sent to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission,
     633 3rd Street NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20001. Email submissions of public comments on the meeting will not be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Kristen Muthig, Telephone: (202) 897-9285, Email: kmuthig@eac.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Purpose: In accordance with the Government in the Sunshine Act (Sunshine Act), Public Law 94-409, as amended (5 U.S.C. 552b), the U.S.
Election Assistance Commission (EAC) will conduct an open meeting on Election Audit Standards.

Agenda: During the meeting, the EAC's Commissioners will lead discussions with election officials and audit professionals to discuss
how election audits can be used to boost public trust in elections. EAC staff will also present information on the work the
agency has done to gather information on audit principles. The full agenda will be posted in advance on the EAC website: https://www.eac.gov/events/2026/02/18/eac-election-audit-standards-hearing.

Background: The Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA) charged the EAC to serve as a national clearinghouse and resource for the compilation
of information and review of procedures with respect to the administration of federal elections. Election audits are a vital
tool for analyzing and enhancing the quality of election administration throughout the United States. With numerous types
of audits targeting different aspects of the election process and a variety of methodologies employed across the country,
each state is responsible for establishing its own audit policies and procedures. This meeting will provide information on
election audit principles and best practices to help inform election officials, stakeholders, the general public, and members
of the media.

Status: This meeting will be open to the public.

Seton Parsons, Associate Counsel, U.S. Election Assistance Commission. [FR Doc. 2026-01967 Filed 1-29-26; 11:15 am] BILLING CODE 4810-71-P