Common use of RECORDS AND AUDIT PROVISIONS Clause in Contracts

RECORDS AND AUDIT PROVISIONS. 6.1 ON-SITE AND OFF-SITE REVIEWS/AUDITS The RTC grants the Executive Director, TMA or authorized representative(s), the right to conduct on-site or off-site reviews or accounting audits with full access to patients and records. The reviews or audits may be conducted on a scheduled or unscheduled (unannounced) basis. This right to audit/review includes, but is not limited to, the right to: (a) Examine fiscal and all other records of the RTC that would confirm compliance with this agreement and designation as a TRICARE/CHAMPUS-authorized RTC provider. (b) Conduct audits of RTC records, including clinical, financial, and census records to determine the nature of the services being provided and the basis for charges and claims against the United States for services provided to TRICARE/CHAMPUS beneficiaries. TMA or a designee shall have full access to records of both TRICARE/CHAMPUS and non- TRICARE/CHAMPUS patients. (c) Examine reports of evaluations and inspections conducted by federal, state, local government, and private agencies and organizations. (d) Conduct on-site inspections of the facilities of the RTC and interview employees, members of the staff, contractors, board members, volunteers, and patients, as may be required. (e) Release copies of final review reports (including reports of on-site reviews) under the Freedom of Information Act.