Local Assistance contract to allow the County to improve election Cybersecurity as required by HAVA. (State Funds)

The State of California, through the Secretary of State, awarded a local assistance contract to Sierra County Clerk Recorder on April 29, 2026, valued at $8,324.38. The contract comprises two funding components: $7,324.38 in state funds and $1,000.00 in federal funds, structured as a single lot delivery. The contracting organization is the California Secretary of State, with performance occurring in Sierra County.

The contract deliverable consists of local assistance funding to enable Sierra County to enhance election cybersecurity measures in compliance with requirements established under the Help America Vote Act (HAVA). This funding is intended to support the County's cybersecurity improvements related to election administration and voting system integrity. The contract represents a non-information technology services subvention arrangement, whereby state and federal funds are passed through to the local government entity to support this federally-mandated cybersecurity initiative.