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to requests that it receives under the Public Information Act. The Department and HHSC will have the right to audit billings both before and after payment, and all documentation that substantiates the billings. Payments will not foreclose the right of Department and HHSC to recover excessive or illegal payments. Contractor shall ensure that this provision concerning the right of access to, and examination of, sites and information related to this Contract is included in any subcontract it awards. Section 9.02 State Auditor's Office. Contractor shall, upon request, make all records, books, papers, documents, or recordings related to this Contract available for inspection, audit, or reproduction during normal business hours to any authorized representative of the SAO. The Contractor understands that the acceptance of funds under this Contract acts as acceptance of the authority of the SAO, or any successor agency, to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with those funds. The Contractor further agrees to cooperate fully with the SAO or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested, and providing access to any information the SAO considers relevant to the investigation or audit. Contractor shall ensure that this provision concerning the authority to audit funds will apply to funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the Contractor, and the requirement to cooperate, is included in any subcontract it awards. Section 9.03 Responding to Deficiencies. Any deficiencies identified by DSHS or HHSC upon examination of Contractor's records or during an inspection of Contractor's site(s) will be conveyed in writing to Contractor. Contractor shall submit, by the date prescribed by DSHS, a resolution to the deficiency in a site inspection, program review or management or financial audit to the satisfaction of DSHS or, if directed by DSHS, a plan of corrective action to resolve the deficiency. A DSHS or HHSC determination of either an inadequate or inappropriate resolution of the findings may result in contract remedies or sanctions under the Breach of Contract and Remedies for Non - Compliance Article of these General Provisions. ARTICLE X NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Section 10.01 Child Abuse Reporting Requirement. This section applies to mental health and substance abuse contractors and contractors for the following public health programs: HIV /STD; Family Planning (Titles V, X and XX); Primary Health Care; Maternal and Child Health; and WIC Nutrition Services. Contractor shall make a good faith effort to comply with child abuse reporting guidelines and requirements in Tex. Fam. Code Chapter 261 relating to investigations of reports of child abuse and neglect. Contractor shall develop, implement and enforce a written policy that includes at a minimum the Department's Child Abuse Screening, Documenting, and Reporting Policy for Contractors/Providers and train all staff on reporting requirements. Contractor shall use the DSHS Child Abuse Reporting Form as required by the Department located at www.dshs. state .tx.us /childabusereporting Contractor shall retain reporting documentation on site and make it available for inspection by DSHS. Section 10.02 Significant Incidents. In addition to notifying the appropriate authorities, Contractor shall report to the Division Contract Management Unit assigned to the Program Attachment significant incidents involving substantial disruption of Contractor's program operation, or affecting or potentially affecting the health, safety or welfare of Department- funded clients or participants within seventy -two (72) hours of discovery. General Provisions (Core Subrecipient) 2010 15