Common use of Costs of Investigations Clause in Contracts

Costs of Investigations. GCSD shall reimburse Triumph for the reasonable costs of investigation incurred by the Auditor General or other authorized State official for investigations of GCSD’s compliance with the terms of this or any other agreement between GCSD and the State which results in the suspension or debarment of GCSD. Such costs shall include, but shall not be limited to, salaries of investigators, including overtime; travel and lodging expenses; and expert witness and documentary fees. GCSD shall not be responsible for any costs of investigations that do not result in GCSD’s suspension or debarment. GCSD understands and will comply with the requirements of s. 20.055(5), F.S., including but not necessarily limited to, the duty of GCSD and any of GCSD’s subcontractors to cooperate with the inspector general in any investigation, audit, inspection, review, or hearing pursuant to s. 20.055, F.S.