May 27, 2005

"ITAA Warns Purchase Delays will Endanger HAVA Compliance"

"Testifying before the Election Assistance Commission this week, the Information Technology Association of America (ITAA) warned that states and counties waiting to purchase voting systems implementing the new Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) are in danger of missing the 2006 deadline for Help America Vote Act (HAVA) compliance.

"Under a best-case scenario, it will be difficult for states and counties to meet the HAVA deadlines" for the purchase and implementation of accessible voting systems, said ITAA Election Technology Council (ETC) Director Michael Kerr. "Recognizing that it often takes three to six months for counties to select a system and complete contracts, and many more months for shipping, acceptance, and customizations, waiting for the 2005 VVSG will effectively preclude counties and states from completing their transition to new voting technology under the deadlines established by HAVA."

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Posted by Randy Riddle at May 27, 2005 10:46 AM