Common use of Record Retention and Audit Clause in Contracts

Record Retention and Audit. Vendor shall maintain for a period of ten (10) years from the expiration of this Agreement all records, documents, and accounts in connection with the performance of this Agreement. CMH, or its representatives, shall have the right to examine, audit and copy, at reasonable times, and with advance notification and at its own expense, such records, documents, and accounts. To the extent required by law, Vendor shall permit government agencies to audit the Vendor’s records as they relate to performance of services pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. In no event shall Vendor be required to provide or permit access to any records, documents or accounts that are not directly related to the Services performed or the costs incurred pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, or that contain Vendor’s or CMH’s confidential or proprietary information.