OLIVE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — The Ottawa County Clerk’s Office received top marks from the Michigan Secretary of State’s audit.

Five Ottawa County precincts were randomly selected for an audit for the Feb. 27, 2024 presidential primary: Holland Charter Township’s seventh precinct, Zeeland’s third precinct, Allendale Charter Township’s second precinct, Grand Haven’s first precinct and the first precinct of Hudsonville’s second ward.

In a newsletter, the Ottawa County Clerk’s Office explained how the audit works.

“The audit process utilizes a 77-point checklist and includes a hand count of ballots,” the office stated. “This checklist includes verification that election workers were trained and both major parties were represented, equipment was tested and counted ballots accurately, applications to vote were completed and matched the number of ballots cast, and that ballots and election materials were sealed and stored properly.”

The county received an A+ grade in six of seven categories, confirming proper training, ballot safety and accurate results. The county received an A for properly completed applications, noting that 97% of all election applications were completed properly.

“Our local clerks and election workers accomplished an extremely accurate and successful election,” the office stated. “We are very appreciative of the hard work they put into the election and could not do this without their dedication to democracy.”