§ 4.12.180. Right to audit records.

A.

Audit of Cost or Pricing Data. The metropolitan government may, at reasonable times and places, audit the books and records of any person who has submitted cost or pricing data pursuant to regulations promulgated pursuant to Section 4.12.130, Cost or pricing data to the extent that such books and records relate to such cost or pricing data. Any person who receives a contract, change order, or contract modification for which cost or pricing data is required, shall maintain such books and records that relate to such cost or pricing data for three years from the date of final payment under the contract, unless a shorter period is otherwise authorized in writing.

B.

Contract Audit. The metropolitan government shall be entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any contract or subcontract to the extent that such books and records relate to the performance of such contract or subcontract. Such books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract and by the subcontractor for a period of three years from the date of final payment under the subcontract, unless a shorter period is authorized in writing.

(Ord. 92-210 § 1 (3-602), 1992)