OVSTA
Admin Approval ECO 1162
ES&S EVS 6.3.0.2
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December 12, 2023
Sarah Herman
Elec�on Systems & So�ware, LLC
11208 John Galt Boulevard
Omaha, NE 68137
Dear Ms. Herman,
The California Secretary of State Office of Vo�ng Systems Technology Assessment (OVSTA) received a
request for administra�ve approval for one modifica�on to the Elec�on Systems & So�ware EVS 6.3.0.2
system pursuant to California Elec�ons Code sec�on 19216. The modifica�on requested is as follows:
• Introduc�on of a Field Repair Kit for the DS300 Ballot Bin Handle.
California Elec�ons Code sec�on 19216 precludes a vo�ng system or part of a vo�ng system that has
been approved by the Secretary of State from being changed or modified un�l the Secretary of State has
determined the change “does not impair its accuracy and efficiency….”
If the Secretary of State determines the change or modifica�on does not impair the accuracy or
efficiency of the vo�ng system, the Secretary of State may administra�vely approve the proposed change
or modifica�on.
In addi�on, you submited the following documents from Pro V&V, an Elec�on Assistance Commission
cer�fied Vo�ng System Tes�ng Laboratory:
• ES&S ECO 1162 - Release Field Repair Kit for the DS300 Ballot Bin Handle.
• ES&S EVS6302 ECO 1162 Evalua�on.
Based on the applica�on and addi�onal suppor�ng documenta�on from Pro V&V, this administra�ve
approval is granted. All other condi�ons of the EVS 6.3.0.2 cer�fica�on, dated May 26, 2023, remain in
effect.
Sincerely,
NaKesha Robinson
Ac�ng Deputy Secretary of State, HAVA