It means that the processes failed, weren't enforced, either willfully or negligently. If someone is able to report the wrong number of total votes, it means a

It means that the processes failed, weren't enforced, either willfully or negligently. If someone is able to report the wrong number of total votes, it means all the controls in the process weren't followed or simply doesn't work. The burden of proof is on the people holding the election to prove it's valid. So far, 'certifying' results is a rubber stamp, there's no actual certification being done.