Missouri Secretary of State disputes audit claims of inadequate election cybersecurity oversight
• Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft criticized audit claiming he violated law by not providing cybersecurity reviews of local election offices • Audit gave Ashcroft's office second-lowest "fair" rating; Auditor Fitzpatrick said audits often upset auditees • Audit said Ashcroft failed to share details to verify cybersecurity reviews of local election authorities happened • Audit criticized Ashcroft's departure from Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) system • Ashcroft defended decisions, said new law wasn't in effect then, and Missouri has strong election reputation even without ERIC