How do I request election audit reports for a Miami municipal race?

File a public records request with the City Clerk for municipal records; if the audit was conducted by the county election office, contact the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections for those materials.

Are there fees for copies of audit reports?

The City Clerk page indicates fees may apply but specific amounts are not listed on that page; requesters will be advised of applicable fees when the request is processed.

What if my request is denied?

If denied, ask for the exemption citation and consider administrative appeal or a court petition under Florida public records law; the municipal page and state statute provide procedural guidance.

Miami Election Audit Reports & Public Records

Elections and Campaign Finance Florida 4 Minutes Read · published February 08, 2026

Miami, Florida residents and researchers often need access to election audit reports and other election-related public records. City-level public records requests in Miami are handled under Florida public records law and by the City Clerk for municipal records, while election administration, including audits for municipal contests that involve county systems, is overseen by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections. This guide explains where to find official reports, how to file a public records request, what departments enforce disclosure, and practical steps to appeal or challenge access decisions. It cites the main official sources and provides forms, contact points, and typical timelines.

Penalties & Enforcement

Enforcement responsibility: the City Clerk enforces compliance for City of Miami records requests; the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections enforces procedures and retention for election records and post-election audits when county systems are involved.Miami-Dade County Elections^[1]

Fines and financial penalties: not specified on the cited city or county pages for municipal election audit report failures; consult Florida Statutes for statewide public records enforcement details.Florida Public Records (Ch. 119)^[2]
Escalation and continuing violations: not specified on the cited page; escalation typically proceeds from administrative order to court enforcement under state law.
Non-monetary sanctions: orders to produce records, court enforcement (writs), and possible contempt proceedings; specific remedies are defined under state law and in court practice.
Inspection and complaint pathways: file a request or complaint with the City Clerk for municipal records; election records inquiries go to the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections office.City of Miami Public Records^[3]
Appeals and time limits: specific statutory time limits for appeals or motions to compel are not specified on the cited municipal pages; parties commonly use chapter 119 remedies or file actions in state court.
Defences and discretion: exemptions under Florida law (e.g., security-sensitive election materials) may limit disclosure; agencies may assert exemptions and provide redacted copies where authorized.

Public records remedies often require court action under Florida law when informal resolution fails.

Applications & Forms

City of Miami Public Records Request form: available from the City Clerk page; the page lists submission methods and contact information.Request form and instructions^[3]
Deadlines: the city page describes response practices but does not specify uniform statutory deadlines for all request types on that page (see state statute for procedures).
Fees: copying and processing fees may apply; specific amounts are not specified on the cited municipal page and may be calculated per request.

How election audit reports are published

When audits are performed, official reports are published either by the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections (for county-managed systems) or by the relevant municipal office if the city conducts a local review. Where audits are county-conducted, the Supervisor of Elections posts results and procedures on the county elections site.Miami-Dade County Elections^[1]

Public posting: audit summaries or results may be posted as official reports or included in the county election records archive.
Requests for raw audit materials: these are treated as public records unless an exemption applies; contact the responsible office to request access.

Not all internal audit materials are automatically public; exemptions can apply.

Action steps

Prepare a clear written public records request describing the documents and date ranges you need.
Submit the request via the City Clerk portal or the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections contact form for election materials.
If access is denied, ask for the statutory basis for the denial in writing and consider filing a petition for review in state court.

Document titles, dates, and custodians speed searches and improve response accuracy.

FAQ

How do I request election audit reports for a Miami municipal race?: File a public records request with the City Clerk for municipal records; if the audit was conducted by the county election office, contact the Miami-Dade County Supervisor of Elections for those materials.See county elections^[1]
Are there fees for copies of audit reports?: The City Clerk page indicates fees may apply but specific amounts are not listed on that page; requesters will be advised of applicable fees when the request is processed.City records fees^[3]
What if my request is denied?: If denied, ask for the exemption citation and consider administrative appeal or a court petition under Florida public records law; the municipal page and state statute provide procedural guidance.Florida Statutes Ch. 119^[2]

How-To

Identify the specific documents: list election event, dates, precincts, and audit report titles you seek.
Submit a written public records request to the City Clerk (for city records) or to the Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections (for county-managed election records), including your contact info and delivery preference.
Track the request and respond promptly to any clarification requests from the custodian.
If denied, request the legal basis in writing and consider filing a petition for disclosure under Florida law.

Key Takeaways

City Clerk handles municipal public records; Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections handles county election records.
Use clear, specific requests to speed searches and minimize fees.