Pre-Audit Files

The following are checklists for use in creating pre-audit files for upload into Arlo.

Ballot Manifest Creation

• Create a spreadsheet

• Title columns based on your audit type

• Enter a name for every batch of ballots tabulated, the number of ballots in that batch, and any other required information for your audit type

  • Include any late-tabulated batches (ex. provisional ballots that counted, late arriving absentees, etc.)

• Check the total number of ballots in the ballot manifest to ensure it matches the total number of ballots tabulated (do not include a totals row in the manifest)

• Save as a .csv file

• Upload into Arlo when prompted

Ballot Manifest

Cast Vote Record Preparation

For ballot comparison and hybrid audits only.

• Export from voting system

Cast Vote Records (CVRs)

Candidate Totals by Batch Creation

For batch comparison audits only.

• Create a spreadsheet

• Title column A "Batch Name" and additional columns each candidate name as provided by your audit administrator

• Verify each batch from your ballot manifest is included and the names match

• Save as a .csv file

• Upload into Arlo when prompted

Candidate Totals by Batch