Common use of Inspection or Audit of Records by Local, State or Federal Agency Clause in Contracts

Inspection or Audit of Records by Local, State or Federal Agency. Unless a longer period is required by law, pursuant to California Government Code section 8546.7, every County contract involving the expenditure of funds in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) is subject to examination and audit of the State Auditor for a period of three years after final payment under the contract. Additionally, the Contractor shall allow the County, State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS), United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Comptroller General of the United States (Government Accountability Office, GAO), and other authorized federal and state agencies, or their duly authorized representatives, to inspect or otherwise evaluate the quality, appropriateness, and timeliness of services performed under this Contract and to inspect, evaluate and audit any and all books, records, and facilities maintained by Contractor, pertaining to such service at any time during normal business hours. Books and records include, without limitation, all physical records originated or prepared pursuant to the performance under this Contract including work papers, reports, financial records, books of account, beneficiary records, prescription files, and any other documentation pertaining to covered services and other related services for beneficiaries. Upon request, at any time during the period of this Contract, and for a period of five years thereafter, the Contractor shall furnish any such record, or copy thereof, to County, State DHCS, HHS, or GAO as requested.