Subcontracts - (Rev. 2, 08-30-02)

190.7 - Subcontracts - (Rev. 2, 08-30-02) A1-1516, B1-4516 The intermediary or carrier shall include in each of his subcontracts a provision to the effect that the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States shall, until the expiration of three years after termination of the agreement, have access to and the right to examine any books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractors, involving transactions related to the subcontract. The term "subcontract" as used in this paragraph, excludes: Purchase orders not exceeding $2,500 and Subcontracts or purchase orders for public utility services at rates established for uniform applicability to the general public. The foregoing does not apply to subcontracts to perform provider audits.