Common use of PRICING/AUDIT Clause in Contracts

PRICING/AUDIT. Provider shall, at the State's request, provide auditors designated by the State, that are not competitors of Provider or its Subcontractors, and that are subject to the confidentiality requirements set forth in Section 21, with access to Provider's books and records to the extent necessary to fully audit and verify any amounts paid or payable by the State hereunder. Provider shall provide such auditors with full access to such information relating to this Agreement and Provider's books and records as may be necessary to confirm the accuracy of Provider's invoices, documents, and other information supporting such invoices, and any pricing adjustment computations. Provider shall provide such documents, data, or information on such Media as the State might reasonably request, including hard copy, optical or magnetic disk, or tape. All such audits shall be conducted during business hours, with three (3) business days advance notice, and shall include access to Provider Confidential Information to the extent necessary to comply with the provisions of this Section 20.3.