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Right to audit records - 62 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 552

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     § 552.  Right to audit records.
        (a)  Audit of cost or pricing data.--The purchasing agency or
     its designee may, at reasonable times and places, audit the
     books and records of any person who has submitted cost or
     pricing data under section 534 (relating to cost or pricing
     data) to the extent that the books and records relate to the
     cost or pricing data. A person who receives a contract, change
     order or contract modification for which cost or pricing data is
     required shall maintain the books and records that relate to the
     cost or pricing data for three years from the date of final
     payment under the contract unless a shorter period is otherwise
     authorized by the purchasing agency in writing.
        (b)  Contract audit.--The purchasing agency may audit the
     books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any
     negotiated contract or subcontract other than a firm, fixed-
     price contract to the extent that the books and records relate
     to the performance of the contract or subcontract. The 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 prime contract unless a
     shorter period is otherwise authorized by the purchasing agency
     in writing.

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