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[CITE: 42USC3218]

 
                 TITLE 42--THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
 
            CHAPTER 38--PUBLIC WORKS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
 
                      SUBCHAPTER VI--MISCELLANEOUS
 
Sec. 3218. Records and audits


(a) Recordkeeping and disclosure requirements

    Each recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such 
records as the Secretary shall require, including records that fully 
disclose--
        (1) the amount and the disposition by the recipient of the 
    proceeds of the assistance;
        (2) the total cost of the project in connection with which the 
    assistance is given or used;
        (3) the amount and nature of the portion of the cost of the 
    project provided by other sources; and
        (4) such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.

(b) Access to books for examination and audit

    The Secretary, the Inspector General of the Department, and the 
Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized 
representative, shall have access for the purpose of audit and 
examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the 
recipient that relate to assistance received under this chapter.

(Pub. L. 89-136, title VI, Sec. 608, as added Pub. L. 105-393, title I, 
Sec. 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)


                            Prior Provisions

    A prior section 3218, Pub. L. 89-136, title VII, Sec. 708, Aug. 26, 
1965, 79 Stat. 573, authorized delegation of functions and transfer of 
funds, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105-393, Sec. 102(b)(3).
