Jill Stein's recount fundraising: What happens to leftover money?

SGT Ben Keen difference is because it is a state entity. So while PA may not allow the recount to incur overtime, Wisconsin may require that it be done after hours. Also state deadlines. Say PA requires an election result be certified on December 31st, but Wisconsin requires it by December 5th. Wisconsin would then have to hire people just for the recount. Those are just two examples. It could also be that one state simply charges more in the fee for the recount in general. Thing is the state sets the amount. The money goes into the state's coffers. Once it is in the state's coffers, how the funds are used are at the discretion of the state, provided of course that they conduct the recount as they have been paid to do. I know that the Stein Campaign was upset because the HAND recount they wanted was denied in WI.

PO3 Steven Sherrill - That makes sense, thanks for the details!