Arizona § 41-2548 - Right to audit records

Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-2548 — Right to audit records, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 41-2548. Right to audit records

A. The state may, at reasonable times and places, audit the books and records of any person who submits cost or pricing data as provided in section 41-2543 to the extent that the books and records relate to the cost or pricing data.  Any person who receives a contract, change order or contract modification for which cost or pricing data is required shall maintain the books and records that relate to the cost or pricing data for five years after the completion of the contract pursuant to section 35-214.

B. The state is entitled to audit the books and records of a contractor or any subcontractor under any contract or subcontract to the extent that the books and records relate to the performance of the contract or subcontract.  The books and records shall be maintained by the contractor for a period of five years after the completion of the prime contract pursuant to section 35-214 and by the subcontractor for a period of five years after the completion of the subcontract pursuant to section 35-214.

Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 41-2548

What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-2548 cover?

Section 41-2548 ("Right to audit records") 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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