The Of ce of Secretary of State ems P Kemp 2 Martin Luther King Jr Drive aim Harvey SECRETARY OF STATE 302 West Tower ELECTIONS DIRECTOR Atlanta Georgia 30334 July 10 2018 Brian Newby Executive Director U S Election Assistance Commission 1335 East-West Highway Suite 43 00 Silver Spring MD 20910 Dear Mr Newby This letter is to certify that the Georgia Secretary of State s Of ce will use the funds provided under the 2018 HAVA Election Security Grant award from the US Election Assistance Commission to improve the administration of elections Federal of ce including to enhance election technology and make election security improvements I have reviewed the terms of this award and I accept the terms as described in the Notice of Grant Award dated April 17 2018 I have also provided a signed copy of the Certi cation Regarding Lobbying These funds will be used in a manner consistent with the laws described in Section 906 of HAVA and the funds will not be used in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of Title of HAVA We request $10 305 783 at this time We will develop the program narrative as follows The Georgia Secretary of State s Office is ready to use these funds for a list of projects to enhance voting in Georgia by increasing election security simplicity and accessibility We are considering these funds for the following uses I Purchase secure voting devices that produce a voter-veri able paper ballot - Provide a screen-readable ADA compliant online sample ballot for all voters - Purchase MS-ISAC Cyber Security Sensors for each of Georgia s 159 county election offices I Purchase cyber security services such as diagnostics and testing assessments 0 Improve and enhance our online voter self-service page My Voter Page MVP in order to be mobile-adaptable with enhanced features 0 Purchase new Electronic Poll Books I Enhance and update our Online Voter Registration Page to be optimized for mobile use and allow for multiple ballot options for voters who are eligible to participate in multiple pending elections Obtain new reports that allow improved demographic reporting for voter registration in our voter registration database I Pay for re-design of voter precinct cards to become fully compatible with USPS mailing standards and optimize delivery of cards to voters I Improve voter registration database management and access control I Enhance the state s Petitions Module and high speed scanners for more ef cient and secure processing and I Engage an outside rm to conduct election audits and testing If you have any questions about this request please contact me at 404 657 5380 or charvevf lsos ga gov Sincerely Chris Harvey ec 'ons Director Of ce of Georgia Secretary of State Brian P Kemp 2018 HAVA ELECTION SECURITY GRANT CFDA # 90 404 Budget Information Name of Organization Non-Construction Program Georgia Secretary of State Budget Period Start 3 23 2018 Budget Period End 3 22 2023 SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY a Voting Equipment BUDGET CATEGORIES Consolidated Budget for total project term-up to 5 years as defined by grantee FEDERAL NON-FEDERAL FUNDS Match c Voter Registration Systems b Election Auditing PROGRAM CATEGORIES d Cyber Security e Communications f Other ______________ g Other ______________ 1 PERSONNEL including fringe 2 EQUIPMENT $ $ 5 395 247 00 $ 3 SUBGRANTS- to local voting jurisdictions $ 4 TRAINING 5 All OTHER COSTS 6 TOTAL DIRECT COSTS 1-6 $ 5 395 247 00 $ 500 000 00 $ 500 000 00 $ - $ 11 Non-Federal Match $ 515 290 00 12 Total Program Budget $ 5 910 537 00 5 395 247 00 13 Percentage By Category 52% Proposed State Match 5 0% $ 4 360 536 00 $ 4 860 536 00 47% $ 4 410 536 00 $ 10 305 783 00 $ - $ - $ - - $ 4 410 536 00 $ - $ - $ - $ 500 000 00 $ - $ 4 410 536 00 $ - $ - $ - B Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement mm dd yyyy-mm dd yyy D If other than Federal agency please specify E The Indirect Cost Rate is 0% 0% $ A Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government or some other non-federal entity If yes please provide the following information - 52% 50 000 00 500 000 00 0% 5 395 247 00 0% $ $ 5% - 50 000 00 $ 8 Total Federal Budget % Fed Total $ 7 INDIRECT COSTS if applied C Approving Federal agency TOTALS 43% 0% 0% $ 0% 10 305 783 00 $ 515 290 00 $ 10 821 073 00 0%
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