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Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG ) Program Florida Department of Law Enforcement 21 . Conferences and Inspection of Work Conferences may be held at the request of any party to this agreement . At any time , a representative of the Department, of the U . S . Department of Justice , or the Auditor General of the State of Florida , have the privilege of visiting the project site to monitor, inspect and assess work performed under this agreement . 22 . Access To Records a . The Department of Law Enforcement, the Auditor General of the State of Florida , the U . S . Department of Justice , the U . S . Comptroller General or any of their duly authorized representatives , shall have access to books , documents , papers and records of the subgrant recipient, implementing agency and contractors for the purpose of audit and examination according to the OJP Financial Guide (as amended ) , and the U . S . Department of Justice Common Rule for State and Local Governments . b . The Department reserves the right to unilaterally terminate this agreement if the subgrant recipient , implementing agency , or contractor refuses to allow public access to all documents , papers , letters , or other materials subject to provisions of Chapter 119 , Florida Statutes , and made or received by the subgrant recipient or its contractor in conjunction with this agreement. 23 . Retention of Records The subgrant recipient shall maintain all records and documents for a minimum of three (3 ) years from the date of the final financial statement and be available for audit and public disclosure upon request of duly authorized persons . 24 . Signature Authority The Subgrant Recipient Authorizing Official or Designated Representative and the Implementing Agency Official , Administrator or Designated Representative , who sign the Signature Page , have the authority to request changes to the approved agreement . The prior mentioned individuals have authority to sign or make amendments to the Sole Source and the ADP Justification forms . The Project Director has authority to submit requests for approval of specific travel , and Performance Reports , with the exception of the Financial and Closeout Package , which also requires the signature by the Chief Financial Officer of the Subgrant Recipient or authorized designee . 25 . Delegation of Signature Authority When the authorized official of a subgrant recipient or the implementing agency designates some other person signature authority for him /her , the chief officer or elected official must submit to the Department a letter or resolution indicating the person given signature authority. The letter indicating delegation of signature authority must be signed by the chief officer or elected official and the person receiving signature authority. The letter must also specify the authority being delegated . 26. Personnel Changes Upon implementation of the project, in the event there is a change in Chief Executive Officers for the Subgrantee or Implementing Agency, Project Director, or Contact Person , the Department must be notified in writing with documentation to include appropriate signatures . 27 . Background Check Whenever a background screening for employment or a background security check is required by law for employment , unless otherwise provided by law , the provisions of Chapter 435 , Florida Statutes shall apply . a . All positions in programs providing care to children , the developmentally disabled , or vulnerable adults for 15 hours or more per week ; all permanent and temporary employee positions of the central abuse hotline ; and all persons working under contract who have SFY 2006 Page 7