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g. The CHID may execute subcontracts for services necessary to enable the CHID to carry out the programs specified in this contract. Any such subcontract shall include all aforementioned audit and record-keeping requirements. h. At the request of either party, an audit may be conducted by an independent certified public accountant on the financial records of the CHID, and the results made available to the parties within 180 days after the close of the CHID fiscal year. This audit will follow requirements contained in OMB Circular A-133, as revised, and may be in conjunction with audits performed by the County government. If audit exceptions are found, then the director or administrator of the CHID will prepare a corrective action plan and a copy of that plan and monthly status reports will be furnished to the contract managers for the parties. i. The CHID shall not use or disclose any information concerning a recipient of services except as allowed by federal or state law or policy. j. The CHID shall retain all client records, financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and any other documents (including electronic storage media) pertinent to this contract for five years after termination of this contract. If an audit has been initiated and audit findings have not been resolved at the end of five years, the records shall be retained until the resolution of the audit findings. k. The CHID shall maintain the confidentiality of all data, files, and records that are confidential under the law or are otherwise exempted from disclosure as a public record under Florida law. The CHID shall implement procedures to ensure the protection and confidentiality of all such records and shall comply with sections 384.29, 381.004, 392.65, and 456.057, Florida Statutes, and all other state and federal laws regarding confidentiality. All confidentiality procedures implemented by the CHID shall be consistent with the State's Information Security Policies, Protocols, and Procedures. The CHID shall further adhere to any amendments to the State's security requirements and shall comply with any applicable professional standards of practice concerning client confidentiality. I. The CHID shall abide by all State policies and procedures, which by this reference are incorporated herein as standards to be followed by the CHID. m. The CHID shall establish a system through which applicants for services and current clients may present grievances over denial, modification, or termination of services. The CHID will advise applicants of the right to appeal a denial or exclusion from services, of failure to take account of a client's choice of service, and right to a fair hearing to the final governing authority of the CHID. Specific references to existing laws, rules, or program manuals are included in Attachment I of this contract. n. The CHID shall comply with the provisions contained in the Civil Rights Compliance and Non -Discrimination Certificate, hereby incorporated into this contract as Attachment III. o. The CHID shall submit quarterly reports to the County that shall include at least the following: