Common use of Contract Audit Clause in Contracts

Contract Audit. If this Contract or any Modification (other than a firm fixed price contract) is negotiated, the Owner shall be entitled to audit the books and records of the Architect and the Architect’s Consultants to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of the Contract or any Modification. Such books and records shall be maintained by the Architect for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the Contract and by any Consultants for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the Architect’s contract with the Consultant, unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing by the Chief Procurement Officer. As used in this paragraph, the phrase "Chief Procurement Officer" shall have the definition given that phrase in SC Code ▇▇▇. §▇▇-▇▇-▇▇▇.