Relating to: postelection audits by the Legislative Audit Bureau and providing a penalty. (FE)

This bill establishes a mandatory postelection audit process in Wisconsin where the Legislative Audit Bureau reviews election records in randomly selected counties and municipalities after general elections. The audit allows bureau staff to physically examine ballots and other materials at secure sites under the supervision of municipal clerks, with the public permitted to observe the proceedings from a designated distance. To ensure accountability, the law creates a legal mechanism for citizens to sue election officials who fail to comply with the audit requirements, imposing a daily $500 penalty for noncompliance. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Legislative Audit Bureau submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature by June 30 of the year following the election.