Common use of Right to Inspect; Right to Audit Books Clause in Contracts

Right to Inspect; Right to Audit Books. The Consultant and all subcontractors shall maintain books, records, documents, and other evidence directly pertinent to performance of this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Any authorized representative of the District shall, at all reasonable times and with reasonable notice, have the right to inspect and examine the drawings, specifications and other contract documents at Consultant’s office during the period of their preparation. Further, any authorized representative of the District shall, at all reasonable times and with reasonable notice, have the right to audit, inspect and examine the Consultant’s accounting books and financial records for the Project, including, but not limited to, records of hours expended, personnel utilized, payments of employee salaries and benefits, and records of payments made to subconsultants.