Withholding, Deduction/Reduction, and Recovery of Funds. The Department shall have the right to withhold, deduct, reduce, and/or recover payments due under the terms of the Contract if: the Contractor fails to provide services consistent with this Contract, the Contractor fails to meet performance standards, or the Department reasonably determines it to be necessary to protect the Department against potential losses or liabilities, including potential Federal disallowances or sanctions. The Department may recover payments pursuant to State or Federal audits.
