N.D. Cent. Code § 16.1-15-37
After the state canvassing board is formed, the board shall examine the certified abstracts of the county canvassing boards and verify the computed final results as provided in section 16.1-15-33. If it appears that any material mistake has been made in the computation of votes cast for any individual, or the county canvassing board in any county has failed to canvass the votes or any part of the votes cast in any precinct in the county, the board may dispatch a messenger to the county auditor of the county, at the expense of the county, with the board's requirement in writing to the county auditor to certify the fact concerning the mistake or the reason why the votes were not canvassed. The county auditor, to whom the requirement is delivered, shall make a true and full answer to the board under the county auditor's hand and official seal and shall deliver the answer with all convenient dispatch to the secretary of state.
N.D.C.C. § 16.1-15-37