Contesting an Audit Sample Clauses
The 'Contesting an Audit' clause outlines the process by which a party can formally dispute the findings or conclusions of an audit conducted under the agreement. Typically, this clause specifies the timeframe within which objections must be raised, the method for submitting a contest, and the procedures for resolving disagreements, such as through negotiation or third-party review. Its core function is to provide a clear and fair mechanism for addressing disagreements over audit results, thereby protecting parties from potentially incorrect or unfair audit determinations.
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Contesting an Audit. If the party that did not select the independent auditor does not agree with the findings of the audit, then such party can contest the findings by providing notice of such disagreement to the other party (the "Dispute Notice"). The date of delivery of such notice is the "Dispute Notice Date." If the parties are unable to resolve the disagreement within 10 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date, they will resolve the disagreement in accordance with the following procedures. The two parties and the auditor that conducted the audit will all agree on an independent certified public accountant with a regional or national accounting practice in the wireless telecommunications industry (the "Arbiter") within 15 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date. If, within 15 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date, the three parties fail to agree on the Arbiter, then at the request of either party to this agreement, the Arbiter will be selected pursuant to the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. Each party will submit to the Arbiter within 5 Business Days after its selection and engagement all information reasonably requested by the Arbiter to enable the Arbiter to independently resolve the issue that is the subject of the Dispute Notice. The Arbiter will make its own determination of the amount of fees, costs, expenses or other charges payable under this agreement with respect to the period audited. The Arbiter will issue a written report of its determination in reasonable detail and will deliver a copy of the report to the parties within 10 Business Days after the Arbiter receives all of the information reasonably requested. The determination made by the Arbiter will be final and binding and may be enforced by any court having jurisdiction. The parties will cooperate fully in assisting the Arbiter and will take such actions as are necessary to expedite the completion of and to cause the Arbiter to expedite its assignment. If the amount owed by a contesting party is reduced by more than 10% or the amount owed to a contesting party is increased by more than 10% then the non-contesting party will pay the costs and expenses of the Arbiter, otherwise the contesting party will pay the costs and expenses of the Arbiter.
Contesting an Audit. Within fifteen days after notice from Licensee that it contests an audit determination of License Fees under Section 3.5.2, the County Administrator shall schedule an administrative hearing. This shall be a public hearing, and Licensee shall be afforded full due process of law, including, without limitation, an opportunity to be heard, to present evidence, and to cross examine witnesses. Within fifteen days after the conclusion of such hearing, the County shall issue a determination.
Contesting an Audit. If the party that did not select the independent auditor does not agree with. the findings of the audit, then such party can contest the findings by providing notice of such disagreement to the other party (the "Dispute Notice"). The date of delivery of such notice is the "Dispute Notice Date." If the parties are unable to resolve the disagreement within 10 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date, they will resolve the disagreement in accordance with the following procedures. The two parties and the auditor that conducted the audit will all agree on an independent certified public accountant with a regional or national accounting practice in the wireless telecommunications industry (the "Arbiter") within 15 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date. If, within 15 Business Days after the Dispute Notice Date, the three parties fail to agree on the Arbiter, then at the request of either party to this agreement, the Arbiter will be selected pursuant to the rules then in effect of the American Arbitration Association. Each party will submit to the Arbiter within 5 Business Days after its selection and engagement all information reasonably requested by the Arbiter to enable the Arbiter to independently resolve the issue that is the subject of the Dispute Notice. The Arbiter will make its own determination of the amount of fees,
Contesting an Audit. Within 15 days after notice from Licensee that it contests an audit determination of License Fees under Subsection 3.5(B), the City Manager shall schedule an administrative hearing in accordance with the procedures set forth in Subsection 4.5-7(g) of the Cable Code. This shall be a public hearing, and Licensee shall be afforded full due process of law, including, without limitation, an opportunity to be heard, to present evidence, and to subpoena and cross examine witnesses. Within 15 days after the conclusion of such hearing, the City Manager or authorized designee shall issue a determination, and his determination shall be final, except to the extent a further hearing is permitted pursuant to Subsection 4.5-7(g) of the Cable Code.