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17. NON-EXCLUSIVE RELATIONSHIP: <br /> The relationship between the Parties is a non-exclusive one which allows the RECIPIENT to <br /> engage in other activities, provided that all of the terms and conditions under this Agreement are <br /> strictly observed,including the avoidance of conflicts of interests. <br /> 18. RESPONSIBILITIES OF GOVERNING BOARD OR AUTHORITIES: <br /> The Parties agree that any information, including updates, reports, publications, studies, and any <br /> and all reasonably requested information, that is required by federal, state or local law shall be <br /> approved by those persons having the authority to do so prior to submission, and shall be signed <br /> only by those persons having the legal authority to do so or appropriately ratified by such an <br /> authority. <br /> 19. AUDITING RECORDS: <br /> a. The RECIPIENT shall retain and maintain all records and make such records available for an <br /> audit as may be requested. Records shall include independent auditor working papers, books, <br /> documents, and other evidence, including, but not limited to, vouchers, bills, invoices, requests <br /> for payment, and other supporting documentation, which, according to generally accepted <br /> accounting principles, procedures and practices, sufficiently and properly reflect all program costs <br /> expended in the performance of this Agreement. The records shall be subject at all times to <br /> inspection, review, or audit by state personnel of the Office of the Auditor General, Chief <br /> Financial Officer, Office of the Chief Inspector General, or other personnel authorized by the <br /> (W DEPARTMENT and copies of the records shall be delivered to the DEPARTMENT upon <br /> request. <br /> b. The RECIPIENT agrees to comply with the audit requirements of Section 215.97, Florida <br /> Statutes, and those found in Exhibit C, Audit Requirements. This provision is applicable because <br /> the RECIPIENT qualifies as a non-state entity as defined in Section 215.97(2)(m), Florida <br /> Statutes. <br /> c. The RECIPIENT shall include the audit and record keeping requirements described above <br /> and in Exhibit C in all subcontracts and assignments with sub-recipients of State funds according <br /> to Section 215.97, Florida Statutes. For purposes of this Agreement, "subrecipient" shall be <br /> defined in accordance with Section 215.97(2)(x), Florida Statutes. <br /> d. The RECIPIENT shall maintain financial records related to funds paid by the RECIPIENT <br /> to any parties for work on the matters that are the subject of this Agreement as required by law. <br /> The RECIPIENT shall submit a written independent audit report to the DEPARTMENT <br /> specifically covering the period of Agreement expenditures pursuant to Sections 215.97 and <br /> 11.45,Florida Statutes,and other relevant laws. <br /> e. The RECIPIENT must provide copies of any audit referencing this Agreement, the audit <br /> transmittal letter, and any response to such audit to the DEPARTMENT within thirty (30) days <br /> of receipt by the RECIPIENT. <br /> f. Expenditures of state funds in accordance with this Agreement shall be in compliance with all <br /> laws, rules and regulations applicable to expenditures of state funds that are in effect at the time <br /> 6 <br /> 81 <br />