Common use of Audits/Inspections Clause in Contracts

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller controller or the Auditor-Controller’s Auditor- Controller authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or and audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the this Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the this Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) four years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor sub Contractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by the County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. The County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. The County reserves the right to audit and verify the Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to the County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor sub-contractor related to performance of this Contract. Should the Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, the Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerProgram Manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to must permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerDPA.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerProject Manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to County of Orange, County Procurement Office Page 7 of 32 RCA-017-23010006 such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-ControllerCounty’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, ; accounts, ; records, ; reports, ; files, ; financial records, ; supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, ; and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract Contract, including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) four years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor sub-contractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerProject Manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to shall permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by the County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. The County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to shall maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to shall allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to shall include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of in any subcontractor subcontract related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerProject Manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract agreement shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of in any subcontractor subcontract related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by the County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. The County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to the County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should the Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, the Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract agreement shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to must permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Auditor- Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerDPA.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify the Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to the County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.DPA. County of Orange MA-042-22010828

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to must permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract agreement shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project manager.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerDPA.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to must maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerDPA.

Audits/Inspections. Contractor agrees to permit the County’s Auditor-Controller or the Auditor-Controller’s authorized representative (including auditors from a private auditing firm hired by County) access during normal working hours to all books, accounts, records, reports, files, financial records, supporting documentation, including payroll and accounts payable/receivable records, and other papers or property of Contractor for the purpose of auditing or inspecting any aspect of performance under this Contract. The inspection and/or audit will be confined to those matters connected with the performance of the Contract including, but not limited to, the costs of administering the Contract. County will provide reasonable notice of such an audit or inspection. County reserves the right to audit and verify Contractor’s records before final payment is made. Contractor agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of three (3) years after final payment, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated under this Contract or by law. Contractor agrees to allow interviews of any employees or others who might reasonably have information related to such records. Further, Contractor agrees to must include in each subcontract a similar right to County to audit records and interview staff of any subcontractor related to performance of this Contract. Should Contractor cease to exist as a legal entity, Contractor’s records pertaining to this Contract shall be forwarded to the surviving entity in a merger or acquisition or, in the event of liquidation, to County’s project managerProject Manager.