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Neil thibodaux: /* Jamie's Story */

2026-09-12T02:50:05Z

Jamie's Story

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	=== Jamie's Story ===		=== Jamie's Story ===
	~~No examples are available~~ to ~~illustrate governance gaps~~ for this ~~attribute~~.
			==== [[November 20, 2025: Debbie Lesko Presentation]] ====
			Debbie Lesko provides an oversight role as a member of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors (MCBOS). Her presentation of why two boxes of ballots could not be located for three days following a November 2025 election parroted the [https://elections.maricopa.gov/news-and-information/elections-news/november-statement-election-1172025.html Election's Department statement]from November 7, 2025. She seemed to be accepting of people not following procedures to place the boxes of ballots in an unauthorized location for transport and how fortuitous it was that they had coincidently been stored in an area with 24-hour surveillance. Hence, a person in an oversight role did not communicate that management would be held accountable to address this ongoing issue with election processes.

	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===

Neil thibodaux: /* 2020 Maricopa County Directs Use of Sharpie Pens */

2026-09-10T03:10:30Z

2020 Maricopa County Directs Use of Sharpie Pens

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	==== [[2020 Maricopa County Directs Use of Sharpie Pens]] ====		==== [[2020 Maricopa County Directs Use of Sharpie Pens]] ====
	The Maricopa County Assistant Director of Recruitment and Training directed unethical activities, defeating an internal control. The ~~leadershp position~~ informally instructed personnel to use Sharpie Markers on Election Day, ~~contrary~~ the ~~ballot instructions to use a ballpoint pen~~. This senior management person was interfering with internal controls.		The Maricopa County Assistant Director of Recruitment and Training directed unethical activities, defeating an internal control. The leader informally instructed personnel using email to use Sharpie Markers on Election Day, despite known issues and concerns with the Sharpie Markers. This senior management person was interfering with internal controls.

Neil thibodaux: /* Maricopa County Signature Verification (2020) */

2026-09-07T01:00:50Z

Maricopa County Signature Verification (2020)

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	===== [[Signature Verification\|Maricopa County Signature Verification (2020)]] =====		===== [[Signature Verification\|Maricopa County Signature Verification (2020)]] =====
	Governance issues identified from [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation] of Arizona Senate allegations of Maricopa County - Signature Verification Process issues. In Section 2 of the AZ AG's inspector's report, it is noted that 33 MC employees received signature verification training, which mirrored the Arizona Secretary of State's recommendation from the [https://apps.azsos.gov/election/files/epm/2025/Election-Procedures-Manual-2025--FINAL-12-22-25.pdf Election Procedure Manual (EPM).] However, it is later noted that 40 temporary workers performed Level 1 Signature Verifications, but were hired after training was implemented. Apparently, these 40 temporary workers performed signature verifications without the training as recommended in the EPM.		Governance issues identified from [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation] of Arizona Senate allegations of Maricopa County - Signature Verification Process issues. In Section 2 of the AZ AG's inspector's report, it is noted that 33 MC employees received signature verification training, which mirrored the Arizona Secretary of State's recommendation from the [https://apps.azsos.gov/election/files/epm/2025/Election-Procedures-Manual-2025--FINAL-12-22-25.pdf Election Procedure Manual (EPM).] However, it is later noted that 40 temporary workers performed Level 1 Signature Verifications, but were hired after training was implemented. Apparently, these 40 temporary workers performed signature verifications without the training as recommended in the EPM.

			==== [[2020 Maricopa County Directs Use of Sharpie Pens]] ====
			The Maricopa County Assistant Director of Recruitment and Training directed unethical activities, defeating an internal control. The leadershp position informally instructed personnel to use Sharpie Markers on Election Day, contrary the ballot instructions to use a ballpoint pen. This senior management person was interfering with internal controls.

Neil thibodaux: /* Election Anomalies */

2026-08-28T04:13:33Z

Election Anomalies

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	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===

			===== Arizona Senate Allegations =====
			Arizona Senate allegations arose from MC's failure to recognize the Arizona Senates Oversight Role. These allegations were investigated and reported on by the [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation]. The AZ AG's inspector relied on interviews to determine Information Technology (IT) practices. Evidently, no procedures were available for the inspector's review. Documented procedures ensure consistency in operations. This governance gap is most relevant to the indeterminate findings of the investigation, which are as follows:

			* [[The Anomalies#Maricopa Election Management Server (2020)\|Maricopa Election Management Server (2020)]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Election Management System Database Purged\|MC EMS 2020 - Election Management System Database Purged]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Election Files Deleted\|MC EMS 2020 - Election Files Deleted]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Corrupt Ballot Images\|MC EMS 2020 - Corrupt Ballot Images]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Missing Ballot Images\|MC EMS 2020 - Missing Ballot Images]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Anonymous Logins\|MC EMS 2020 - Anonymous Logins]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Dual Boot System Discovered\|MC EMS 2020 - Dual Boot System Discovered]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Operating System Logs Not Preserved\|MC EMS 2020 - Operating System Logs Not Preserved]]

	===== [[Dropbox Collection (2020)\|Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020)]] =====		===== [[Dropbox Collection (2020)\|Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020)]] =====

Neil thibodaux: /* Election Anomalies */

2026-08-26T17:13:15Z

Election Anomalies

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	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===
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			===== [[Dropbox Collection (2020)\|Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020)]] =====
			Governance issues identified from [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation] of Arizona Senate allegations of Maricopa County Election Department - Drop Box Collections issues. Section 2 of the AZ AG's inspector's report identified five procedure violations. See the heading [[Dropbox Collection (2020)#Deviation: Allegations Confirmed\|Deviation: Allegations Confirmed]] from Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020) webpage for additional details. This finding was based on the following:

			* See the heading [[Dropbox Collection (2020)#Deviation: Missing Entries on Election Forms\|Deviation: Missing Entries on Election Forms]] from Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020) webpage.
			* See the heading [[Dropbox Collection (2020)#Deviation: Missing Ballot Counts\|Deviation: Missing Ballot Counts]] from Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020) webpage.
			* See the heading [[Dropbox Collection (2020)#Deviation: Used Email instead of EVBTS Forms\|Deviation: Used Email instead of EVBTS Forms]] from Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020) webpage.
			* See the heading [[Dropbox Collection (2020)#Deviation: Unfulfilled Party Representation Requirement for Couriers.\|Deviation: Unfulfilled Party Representation Requirements for Couriers]] from Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020) webpage.

			===== [[Signature Verification\|Maricopa County Signature Verification (2020)]] =====
			Governance issues identified from [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation] of Arizona Senate allegations of Maricopa County - Signature Verification Process issues. In Section 2 of the AZ AG's inspector's report, it is noted that 33 MC employees received signature verification training, which mirrored the Arizona Secretary of State's recommendation from the [https://apps.azsos.gov/election/files/epm/2025/Election-Procedures-Manual-2025--FINAL-12-22-25.pdf Election Procedure Manual (EPM).] However, it is later noted that 40 temporary workers performed Level 1 Signature Verifications, but were hired after training was implemented. Apparently, these 40 temporary workers performed signature verifications without the training as recommended in the EPM.

Neil thibodaux at 17:11, 22 August 2026

2026-08-22T17:11:04Z

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Neil thibodaux at 11:13, 16 August 2026

2026-08-16T11:13:05Z

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	* Periodic Review of Control Activities		* Periodic Review of Control Activities

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Neil thibodaux: Created page with "'''Control Activities''' '''Principle 12 - Implement Control Activities''' '''Attribute 12.01''' - Management should implement control activities through policies and procedures. Attributes The following attributes contribute to the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of this principle: * Documentation of Control Activities Through Policies and Procedures * Periodic Review of Control Activities"

2026-08-16T11:04:34Z

Created page with "'''Control Activities''' '''Principle 12 - Implement Control Activities''' '''Attribute 12.01''' - Management should implement control activities through policies and procedures. <u>Attributes</u> The following attributes contribute to the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of this principle: * Documentation of Control Activities Through Policies and Procedures * Periodic Review of Control Activities"

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'''Control Activities'''

'''Principle 12 - Implement Control Activities'''

'''Attribute 12.01''' - Management should implement control activities through policies and procedures.

<u>Attributes</u>

The following attributes contribute to the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of this principle:

* Documentation of Control Activities Through Policies and Procedures
* Periodic Review of Control Activities

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	=== Election Anomalies ===		=== Election Anomalies ===

			===== Arizona Senate Allegations =====
			Arizona Senate allegations arose from MC's failure to recognize the Arizona Senates Oversight Role. These allegations were investigated and reported on by the [https://www.azag.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/2020_General_Election_Investigation_Summary.pdf Arizona Attorney General's Office 2020 General Election Investigation]. The AZ AG's inspector relied on interviews to determine Information Technology (IT) practices. Evidently, no procedures were available for the inspector's review. Documented procedures ensure consistency in operations. This governance gap is most relevant to the indeterminate findings of the investigation, which are as follows:

			* [[The Anomalies#Maricopa Election Management Server (2020)\|Maricopa Election Management Server (2020)]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Election Management System Database Purged\|MC EMS 2020 - Election Management System Database Purged]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Election Files Deleted\|MC EMS 2020 - Election Files Deleted]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Corrupt Ballot Images\|MC EMS 2020 - Corrupt Ballot Images]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Missing Ballot Images\|MC EMS 2020 - Missing Ballot Images]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Anonymous Logins\|MC EMS 2020 - Anonymous Logins]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Dual Boot System Discovered\|MC EMS 2020 - Dual Boot System Discovered]]
			** [[The Anomalies#MC EMS 2020 - Operating System Logs Not Preserved\|MC EMS 2020 - Operating System Logs Not Preserved]]

	===== [[Dropbox Collection (2020)\|Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020)]] =====		===== [[Dropbox Collection (2020)\|Maricopa Dropbox Collection (2020)]] =====