Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73

§15003 Records and audits

Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 144— - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER I— - PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES › Part Part A— - General Provisions › § 15003

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

People or groups who get help under this law must keep the records the Secretary requires. The records must show how much money they received and how it was spent, the total cost of the project paid for with that help, how much of the project cost came from other sources, and any other papers needed for an audit. The Secretary, the Comptroller General of the United States, or their authorized representatives may inspect and audit any books, documents, papers, or records related to that help.

Full Legal Text

Title 42, §15003

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(a)Each recipient of assistance under this subchapter shall keep such records as the Secretary shall prescribe, including—

(1)records that fully disclose—

(A)the amount and disposition by such recipient of the assistance;

(B)the total cost of the project or undertaking in connection with which such assistance is given or used; and

(C)the amount of that portion of the cost of the project or undertaking that is supplied by other sources; and

(2)such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.

(b)The Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipients of assistance under this subchapter that are pertinent to such assistance.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 15003

Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73