Common use of Access to and Audit of Contract Records Clause in Contracts

Access to and Audit of Contract Records. Throughout the duration of this contract, and after termination of this contract, the Provider shall provide duly authorized agents of the Purchaser or state or federal government access to all records and material relating to the contract’s provision of and reimbursement for activities contemplated under this contract. The rights of access in this paragraph are not limited to the required retention period, but shall last as long as the records are retained, if longer. Such access shall include the right to inspect, audit and reproduce all such records and material and to verify reports furnished in compliance with the provisions of this contract. All information so obtained will be accorded confidential treatment as provided under applicable law. The rights to access, inspect and audit premises and contract records described in the MCO Contract exist for 10 years from the final date of the contract period or from the date of completion of any audit, whichever is later. If the State, CMS, or the HHS Inspector General determines there is a reasonable possibility of fraud or similar risk, these access and audit rights may be exercised at any time, regardless of any time period specified above.

Access to and Audit of Contract Records. Throughout the duration of this contract, and after termination of this contract, the Provider Contractor shall provide duly authorized agents of the Purchaser or state or federal government access to all records and material relating to the contract’s provision of and reimbursement for activities contemplated under this contract. The rights of access in this paragraph are not limited to the required retention period, period but shall last as long as the records are retained, if longer. Such access shall include the right to inspect, audit and reproduce all such records and material and to verify reports furnished in compliance with the provisions of this contract. All information so obtained will be accorded confidential treatment as provided under applicable law. The rights to access, inspect inspect, and audit premises and contract records described in the MCO Contract Section 6.10 Medical Records exist for 10 seven (7) years from the final date of the contract period or from the date of completion of any audit, whichever is later. If the State, CMS, or the HHS Inspector General determines there is a reasonable possibility of fraud or similar risk, these access and audit rights may be exercised at any time, regardless of any time period specified above.