Common use of Accounting and Record Keeping Clause in Contracts

Accounting and Record Keeping. The Provider shall maintain an accounting system and supporting records adequate to assure that claims for funds are in accordance with applicable state, federal, and appropriate accrediting agency requirements. Supporting records maintained by the Provider shall reflect all direct and indirect costs of any nature expended in the performance of this Contract and all income from any source. The Provider shall also collect and maintain fiscal and statistical data pursuant to the servicing of this Contract for a child under the supervision or authority of the Buyer on forms designated by the Buyer. The Provider agrees to retain all books, records, and other documents relative to this Contract for a child under the supervision or authority of the Buyer for three years after any final payment pursuant to this Contract and for a child under the supervision or authority of the Buyer or as long as necessary for purposes of any local, state, or federal audit or investigation. The Buyer, its authorized agents, and local, state, or federal auditors or investigators shall have full access to and the right to examine any of said materials during an audit or investigation.