Date: 12/16/2008

Final
Testimony of Mr. William Browning

ELECTION REFORM COMMISSION

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01:03 PM -- Testimony of Mr. William Browning

Mr. William Browning, Program Manager, Statewide Colorado Registration and Elections System (SCORE), provided testimony regarding the SCORE system. Mr. Browning first provided background on his elections-related credentials, and discussed the projects with which he has been involved. Mr. Browning discussed the successes of the 2008 election cycle in Colorado, and the persons and entities that were involved in making the election successful. Mr. Browning then provided background on the SCORE system and how the system works.


01:13 PM

Mr. Browning continued to provide background on the functions of the SCORE system, and the benefits realized from implementing the system. Discussion ensued regarding centralizing and standardizing elections-related business processes at the state level. Mr. Browning offered suggestions for improving the functionality of the SCORE system, and potential problems with the program going forward.


01:23 PM

Mr. Browning responded to questions regarding the best method for centralizing voter registration at the state level, and the benefits of moving to self-service voter registration. Mr. Browning responded to further questions regarding the benefits of reorganizing the Secretary of State's Office, and which functions and positions would benefit from reorganization. Discussion ensued regarding specific difficulties encountered with the technology involved in the SCORE system, and referential integrity within the system.


01:34 PM

Discussion continued regarding referential integrity within the SCORE system. Mr. Browning responded to questions regarding the network connectivity and process language used for the SCORE system, and how the lack of a driver's license match is treated by the system when a voter's registration is being processed. Mr. Browning responded to further questions regarding the disparity between the number of registered drivers and registered voters in Colorado. Discussion followed regarding the cost for contracting with certain companies to implement the SCORE system.


01:44 PM

Discussion ensued regarding the ability to realize efficiencies through technology, and the source of funding for SCORE in the future. Discussion returned to the successes realized during the 2008 election as a result of the implementation of the SCORE system, and improvements still needed on the system. Discussion followed regarding the status of a report authored by Mr. Browning.