Common use of Agency’s Right to Audit Clause in Contracts

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor Grantee shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor Performing Agency shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Performing Agency pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Performing Agency and any of ContractorPerforming Agency’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Performing Agency shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Performing Agency shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. Contractor shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized federal, state, or local authorities unrestricted access to and the right to examine all external contracts and or pricing models or methodologies related to the Contract. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearingoversight, including, but not limited to, reviews, inspections, audits and investigations, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and payments related to the Contract, including those related to a Subcontractor. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the System Agency’s and any of its duly authorized representatives’, as well as duly authorized federal, state, or local authorities, unrestricted right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor Grantee shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of Contractor’s Grantee's affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s 's Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s 's affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s 's Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ billings both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇billings. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of Contractor’s Grantee's affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s 's Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor ▇. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇billings. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor Grantee shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized H representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. Contractor shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized federal, state, or local authorities unrestricted access to and the right to examine all external contracts and or pricing models or methodologies related to the Contract. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearingoversight, including, but not limited to, reviews, inspections, audits and investigations, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and payments related to the Contract, including those related to a Subcontractor. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the right System Agency’s and any of access toits duly authorized representatives’, and examination ofas well as duly authorized federal, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.state, or local authorities, unrestricted

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ billings both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇billings. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor Grantee shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor Grantee pertaining to the Contract Grant Agreement for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor Grantee and any of ContractorGrantee’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. If the Contract Grant Agreement includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSCHHS's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Office of the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearing, Contractor Grantee shall produce original documents related to this ContractGrant Agreement. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ billings both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇billings. E. Contractor Grantee shall include this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract Grant Agreement in any Subcontract it awards.

Agency’s Right to Audit. A. Contractor shall make available at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, and for reasonable periods, work papers, reports, books, records, supporting documents kept current by Contractor pertaining to the Contract for purposes of inspecting, monitoring, auditing, or evaluating by System Agency and the State of Texas. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. B. In addition to any right of access arising by operation of law, Contractor and any of Contractor’s affiliate or subsidiary organizations, or Subcontractors shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized representatives, as well as duly authorized federal, state or local authorities, unrestricted access to and the right to examine any site where business is conducted or Services are performed, and all records, which includes but is not limited to financial, client and patient records, books, papers or documents related to this Contract. Contractor shall permit the System Agency or any of its duly authorized federal, state, or local authorities unrestricted access to and the right to examine all external contracts and or pricing models or methodologies related to the Contract. Contractor shall ensure these same requirements are included in all subcontracts. If the Contract includes federal funds, federal agencies that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the federal agency providing the funds, the Comptroller General of the United States, the General Accounting Office, the Office of the Inspector General, and any of their authorized representatives. In addition, agencies of the State of Texas that shall have a right of access to records as described in this section include: the System Agency, HHSC, HHSC's contracted examiners, the State Auditor’s Office, the Texas Attorney General's Office, and any successor agencies. Each of these entities may be a duly authorized authority. C. If deemed necessary by the System Agency or any duly authorized authority, for the purpose of investigation or hearingoversight, including, but not limited to, reviews, inspections, audits and investigations, Contractor shall produce original documents related to this Contract. D. The System Agency and any duly authorized authority shall have the right to audit ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ and payments related to the Contract, including those related to a Subcontractor. E. Contractor shall include this provision concerning the System Agency’s and any of its duly authorized representatives’, as well as duly authorized federal, state, or local authorities, unrestricted HHS Contract No: HHS000700300001 right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract in any Subcontract it awards.