Audit Trail

      Each selection machine produces a paper audit train in accordance with the Federal Help America Vote Act of 2002.  The capability exists for voter verification of the paper audit trail if the state determines that it is desired.

      In addition to the precinct's processor and backup flash memory, each selection machine records the individual vote tallies for the entire precinct.

      An average precinct with four selection devices would have six levels of redundant electronic backup, plus a paper audit trail, should a recount be required.  There is an electronic backup for each ballot image, the selection machine totals, and the precinct totals.