Common use of Auditor Clause in Contracts

Auditor. The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practice), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including subSub-contractorsContractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 8.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 23 (Department Data) and 23 26 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. agreements. 8.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 8.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises Premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 8.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 8.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 8.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's ’s and/or a Provider Related Party's (’s compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 23 (Department Data) and 23 26 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. agreements. 8.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 8.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises Premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's ’s and/or a Provider Related Party's ’s systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 8.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 8.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 8.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 8.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 8 results in the requirement for ILR data Data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 5 (Submission of Learner Data), within Data),within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 8.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 4.1 (Payment, Funding and PaymentAudit provisions). . 8.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) 8 to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSub- Contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 (Provider’s Records and Audit) results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 31.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider Contractor has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this AgreementContract) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the ProviderContractor’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 20 (Department Data) and 23 24 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this AgreementContract; (g) to ensure that the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; Authority such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. contracts. 31.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider Contractor or delay the provision of the Services. . 31.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's systems; and; (d) access to Provider Contractor Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Contractor is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 31.2.4 The Provider Contractor will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the ProviderContractor's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Contractor Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 31.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 31.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party in which case the Provider Contractor will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 31.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 31 results in the requirement for ILR data Data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider Contractor must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 22 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. contract. 31.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider Contractor has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement Contract in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Contractor will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the ProviderContractor's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the ProviderContractor's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Contractor of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 29.1 (Payment, Funding and PaymentAudit provisions). . 31.2.9 The Provider Contractor must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 31 (ProviderContractor's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including subSub-contractorsContractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding;Provider¶V FODLnPdiVng ; IRU )X (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the DV ZHOO DV WKH 'HSDUWPHQW Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts;Department¶V DFFRXQWV (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Department¶V REOLJDWLRQV RPIro vidFeRr and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s Department¶V reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. . 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other Department¶V DXGLWRU DQG LQVSHFWRUV DQG WKH representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 32.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider Contractor has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this AgreementContract) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSub- Contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the ProviderContractor’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 21 (Department Data) and 23 25 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this AgreementContract; (g) to ensure that the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; Authority such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. contracts. 32.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider Contractor or delay the provision of the Services. . 32.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's systems; and; (d) access to Provider Contractor Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Contractor is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 32.2.4 The Provider Contractor will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the ProviderContractor's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Contractor Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 32.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 32.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party in which case the Provider Contractor will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 32.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 32 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider Contractor must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 23 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. contract. 32.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider Contractor has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement Contract in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Contractor will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the ProviderContractor's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the ProviderContractor's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Contractor of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 30.1 (Funding and Payment). . 32.2.9 The Provider Contractor must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 32 (ProviderContractor's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 8.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 23 (Department Data) and 23 26 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. agreements. 8.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 8.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises Premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. , and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 8.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 8.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including subSub-contractorsContractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 8.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider Employer has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the ProviderEmployer’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the ProviderEmployer's and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 23 (Department Data) and 23 26 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider Employer and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 8.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider Employer or delay the provision of the Services. . 8.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Employer and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises Premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the ProviderEmployer's and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party's systems; and; (d) access to Provider Employer Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Employer is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 8.2.4 The Provider Employer will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the ProviderEmployer's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider an Employer Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 8.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. Department upon reasonable notice, and will present a report of them to the Department as and when requested. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSub- Contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 (Provider’s Records and Audit) results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider Employer has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including subSub-contractorsContractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the ProviderEmployer’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the ProviderEmployer's and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider Employer and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider Employer or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Employer and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the ProviderEmployer's and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party's systems; and; (d) access to Provider Employer Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Employer is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider Employer will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the ProviderEmployer's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider an Employer Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider Employer and/or a Provider an Employer Related Party in which case the Provider Employer will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider Employer must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider Employer has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Employer will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the ProviderEmployer's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the ProviderEmployer's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Employer of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider Employer must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (ProviderEmployer's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including subSub-contractorsContractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 32.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider Contractor has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this AgreementContract) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the ProviderContractor’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 21 (Department Data) and 23 25 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this AgreementContract; (g) to ensure that the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; Authority such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. contracts. 32.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider Contractor or delay the provision of the Services. . 32.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the ProviderContractor's and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party's systems; and; (d) access to Provider Contractor Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Contractor is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 32.2.4 The Provider Contractor will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the ProviderContractor's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Contractor Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 32.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 32.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider Contractor and/or a Provider Contractor Related Party in which case the Provider Contractor will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 32.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 32 results in the requirement for ILR data Data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider Contractor must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 23 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. contract. 32.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider Contractor has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement Contract in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Contractor will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the ProviderContractor's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the ProviderContractor's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Contractor of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 30.1 (Payment, Funding and PaymentAudit provisions). . 32.2.9 The Provider Contractor must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 32 (ProviderContractor's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 8.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSubcontractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's ’s and/or a Provider Related Party's (’s compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 23 (Department Data) and 23 26 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. agreements. 8.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 8.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises Premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's ’s and/or a Provider Related Party's ’s systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. ; and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 8.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 8.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 8.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. material 8.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 8 results in the requirement for ILR data Data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 5 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 8.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 4.1 (Payment, Funding and PaymentAudit provisions). . 8.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) 8 to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- practicePost-16 audit code of practice - XXX.XX (xxx.xxx.xx)), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct (whether itself or by its agents, consultants or advisers) audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-contractorsSub- Contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA and EIR in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (e) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (f) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (g) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. agreements. 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. , and (e) provision of any accounting records as referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and/or financial records as the Department may require which if the Provider is not a company may include similar accounting records as are referred to in Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006. 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-re- submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 (Submission of Learner Data), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach breach of this Agreement. agreement. 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and the Provider will implement and comply with a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision by the Provider of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.

Auditor. 28.2.1 The Department (in accordance with xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit-code-of- xxxxx://xxx.xxx.xx/government/publications/post-16-audit- code-of-practice), the European Commission, the European Court of Auditors and/or a Crown Body may at any time conduct audits for the following purposes:- (a) to establish that the Provider has used the Funding (and proposed or actual variations to the Funding in accordance with this Agreement) in the delivery of the Services and/or the costs of all suppliers (including sub-sub- contractors) of the Services; (b) to verify the Provider’s claims for Funding; (c) to review the integrity, confidentiality and security of the Department Data as well as the Department’s access to the Department Data; (d) to review the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's (compliance with the DPA 2018, the FOIA in accordance with Clauses 19 (Department Data) and 23 (Freedom of Information and Confidentiality); (e) and any other Law applicable to the Services; (ef) to carry out the audit and certification of the Department’s accounts; (fg) to verify the accuracy and completeness of any management information delivered or required by this Agreement; (gh) to ensure that the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party is complying with the Department Policies and any British or equivalent European standards and standards; and (i) any other audit that may be required by any Relevant Authority; , such audits may be based on current or preceding years or preceding Agreements. . 28.2.2 The Department will use its reasonable endeavours to ensure that the conduct of each audit does not unreasonably disrupt the Provider or delay the provision of the Services. . 28.2.3 Subject to the Department’s obligations of confidentiality, the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party must on demand provide the Department (and/or its agents or representatives) with all reasonable co- co-operation and assistance in relation to each audit, including:- (a) all information requested by the Department within the permitted scope of the audit; (b) reasonable access to any premises and any equipment used (whether exclusively or non-exclusively) in the performance of the Services; (c) access to the Provider's and/or a Provider Related Party's systems; and (d) access to Provider Personnel. . 28.2.4 The Provider will implement all measurement and monitoring tools and procedures necessary to measure and report on the Provider's (including for the avoidance of doubt a Provider Related Party's) performance of the Services. . 28.2.5 The Department will endeavour to (but is not obliged to) provide at least ten (10) Working Days' notice of its intention to conduct an audit. The Department may carry out audit visits with or without prior notice at its discretion. . 28.2.6 The Parties agree that they will bear their own respective costs and expenses incurred in respect of compliance with their obligations under this clause, unless the audit identifies a material breach or malpractice by the Provider and/or a Provider Related Party in which case the Provider will reimburse the Department for all the Department’s reasonable costs incurred in the course of the audit. . 28.2.7 If the findings of an audit conducted pursuant to this Clause 28 32 (Insurance) results in the requirement for ILR data to be corrected and re-submitted the Provider must re-submit the data to the Department, as set out in Clause 21 23 (Submission Freedom of Learner DataInformation and Confidentiality), within two months. Failure to do so will be a Minor Breach of this Agreement. . 28.2.8 If the Department identifies that:- (a) the Provider has failed to perform its obligations under this Agreement in any material manner, without prejudice to any other remedy that the Department has, the Parties will agree and implement a remedial plan. If the Provider's failure relates to a failure to provide any information to the Department about the Funding, proposed Funding or the Provider's costs, then the remedial plan will include a requirement for the provision of all such information; (b) there has been any under or over payment it will be dealt with in accordance with Clause 26.1 (Funding and Payment). . 28.2.9 The Provider must permit records referred to in this Clause 28 (Provider's Records and Audit) to be examined and copied from time to time by the Department’s auditor and inspectors and their representatives and other representatives of the Department.