Common use of Audit by State and Federal Agencies Clause in Contracts

Audit by State and Federal Agencies. Contractor shall permit DHCS, CMS, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) Inspector General, the Federal Comptroller General, the Federal and California Departments of Justice (“DOJ”), the California Department of Managed Health Care (“DMHC”), and their designees to inspect, examine, or copy all applicable books and records, and the premises in which it is being performed. Contractor shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the authorized representatives of State or Federal agencies in the performance of their duties. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work. If DHCS, CMS, or the DHHS Inspector General determine there is a reasonable possibility of fraud or similar risk, DHCS, CMS, or the DHHS Inspector General may inspect, evaluate or audit the Contractor at any time. Upon resolution of a full investigation of fraud, DHCS reserves the right to: (i) suspend or terminate Contractor from participation in the Medi-Cal program; (ii) seek recovery of payments made to Contractor; (iii) impose other sanctions provided under the State or GCHP; and (iv) direct GCHP to terminate this Agreement due to fraud.

Audit by State and Federal Agencies. Contractor shall permit DHCS, CMS, the Federal Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) Inspector General, the Federal federal Comptroller General, the Federal and California Departments of Justice (“DOJ”), the California Department of Managed Health Care (“DMHC”), and their designees to inspect, examine, or copy all applicable books and records, and the premises in which it is being performed. Contractor shall provide all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the authorized representatives of State or Federal federal agencies in the performance of their duties. All inspections and evaluations shall be performed in such a manner as will not unduly delay the work. If DHCS, CMS, or the DHHS Inspector General determine determines there is a reasonable possibility of fraud or similar risk, DHCS, CMS, or the DHHS Inspector General may inspect, evaluate or evaluate, and audit the Contractor at any time. Upon resolution of a full investigation of fraud, DHCS reserves the right to: (i) to suspend or terminate Contractor from participation in the Medi-Cal program; (ii) seek recovery of payments made to Contractor; (iii) impose other sanctions provided under the State or GCHP; , and (iv) direct GCHP to terminate this Agreement due to fraud.