Illinois Administrative Code
Title 44 - GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, GRANTMAKING, PROCUREMENT AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Part 2000 - SECRETARY OF STATE STANDARD PROCUREMENT
Subpart U - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY
Section 2000.7020 - Records and Audits

Universal Citation: 44 IL Admin Code ยง 2000.7020

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 38, September 20, 2024

a) Retention of Books and Records

Books and records that relate to performance of a State contract, including subcontracts, and that support amounts charged to the State, shall be maintained:

1) by a vendor, for three years from the date of final payment under the prime contract;

2) by a subcontractor, for at least three years from the date of final payment under the subcontract; and

3) by a vendor and subcontractor for such longer period of time as is necessary to complete ongoing or announced audits.

b) Contract Audit

1) Types of Contracts Audited. The type of contract under which books and records should be audited is that in which price is based on costs or is subject to adjustment based on costs, or that in which auditing would be appropriate to assure satisfactory performance, such as a time and materials contract.

2) Situations in which an audit may be warranted include but are not limited to when a question arises in connection with:
A) the financial condition, integrity, and reliability of the vendor or subcontractor;

B) any prior audit experience;

C) the adequacy of the vendor's or subcontractor's accounting system;

D) the number or nature of invoices or reimbursement vouchers submitted by the vendor or subcontractor for payment;

E) the use of federal assistance funds;

F) the fluctuation of market prices affecting the contract; or

G) any other situation in which the Procurement Officer finds that such an audit is necessary for the protection of the State's best interest.

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