Common use of Contract Audit Clause in Contracts

Contract Audit. The Purchasing Agent shall be entitled to audit the books and records of the contractor or any subcontractor to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the contract. The contractor and each subcontractor shall maintain books and records for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment under the contract or subcontract, as applicable, unless a shorter period is authorized by the Purchasing Agent in writing.