Common use of Record Retention; Right to Monitor and Audit Clause in Contracts

Record Retention; Right to Monitor and Audit. a. For the purpose of determining compliance with Gov. Code § 8546.7, the Consultant, Subconsultants, and C/CAG shall maintain all books, documents, papers, accounting records, Independent CPA Audited Indirect Cost Rate workpapers, and other evidence pertaining to the performance of the Agreement including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Agreement. All parties, including the Consultant’s Independent CPA, shall make such workpapers and materials available at their respective offices at all reasonable times during the Agreement period and for three (3) years from the date of final payment under the Agreement. C/CAG, Caltrans Auditor, FHWA, or any duly authorized representative of the Federal government having jurisdiction under Federal laws or regulations (including the basis of Federal funding in whole or in part) shall have access to any books, records, and documents of the Consultant, Subconsultants, and the Consultant’s Independent CPA, that are pertinent to the Agreement for audits, examinations, workpaper review, excerpts, and transactions, and copies thereof shall be furnished if requested without limitation.