Common use of Audits Generally Clause in Contracts

Audits Generally. The Prime Recipient is required to provide any information, documents, site access, or other assistance requested by ARPA-E or Federal auditing agencies (e.g., DOE Inspector General, Government Accountability Office) for the purpose of audits and investigations. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to, reasonable access to the Prime Recipient’s records relating to this Award. ARPA-E will provide reasonable advance notice of audits and will minimize interference with ongoing work, to the maximum extent practicable. ARPA-E may deny reimbursement for any failure to comply with the requirements in this clause. In the alternative, ARPA-E may deem any failure to comply with the requirements in this clause to be material noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this Award and suspend or terminate the Award.

Audits Generally. The Prime Recipient is required to provide any information, documents, site access, or other assistance requested by ARPA-E or Federal auditing agencies (e.g., DOE Inspector General, Government Accountability Office) for the purpose of audits and investigations. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to, reasonable access to the Prime Recipient’s records relating to this Award. ARPA-E will provide reasonable advance notice of audits and will minimize interference with ongoing work, to the maximum extent practicable. ARPA-E may deny payment or reimbursement for any failure to comply with the requirements in this clause. In the alternative, ARPA-E may deem any failure to comply with the requirements in this clause to be material noncompliance with the terms and conditions of this Award and suspend or terminate the Award.