Arizona § 35-214 - Inspection and audit of contract provisions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-214 — Inspection and audit of contract provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-214. Inspection and audit of contract provisions
A. Except as provided in subsection C, in all contracts and subcontracts for the furnishing of goods, equipment, labor, materials or services to the state, or any of its agencies, boards, commissions or departments, there shall be a provision that all books, accounts, reports, files and other records relating to the contract shall be subject at all reasonable times to inspection and audit by the state for five years after completion of the contract. The contract provision shall also require that such records be produced at such state offices as designated by the state in the contract.
B. Nothing in subsection A shall preclude a more stringent audit requirement agreed to by the parties in any state contract, and no rule of procedure shall limit the authority of the state to exercise its rights under this section.
C. This section does not apply to contracts or subcontracts for the furnishing of goods, equipment, materials or services to any agency, board, commission or department of this state by another agency, board, commission or department of this state or a political subdivision of this state.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 35-214
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 35-214 cover?
Section 35-214 ("Inspection and audit of contract provisions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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