(1) Systematic, independent, documented process for determining the extent to which specified requirements are fulfilled. (2) A review of a system and its controls to determine its operational status and the accuracy of its outputs.
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(1) Systematic, independent, documented process for determining the extent to which specified requirements are fulfilled. (2) A review of a system and its controls to determine its operational status and the accuracy of its outputs.
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Audit. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/audit
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