Some random sample of ballot boxes is counted manually and compared to the scanned results, and if there are problems, more stations are manually compared. (scientificamerican.com)
, but a stolen, lost, or stuffed ballot box risks mere hundreds of votes while a hidden computer glitch risks millions. (discovermagazine.com)
The personnel are expected to protect ballot boxes, electoral officials, voters and generally ensure peaceful polls. (ghanapoliticsonline.com)