Examination of books and records of contractor

§ 2313. Examination of books and records of contractor (a) An agency named in section 2303 of this title is entitled, through an authorized representative, to inspect the plant and audit the books and records of— 133 (1) a contractor performing a cost or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract made by that agency under this chapter; and (2) a subcontractor performing any subcontract under a cost or cost-plus-a-fixed-fee contract made by that agency under this chapter. (b) Each contract negotiated under this chapter shall provide that the Comptroller General and his representatives are entitled, until the expiration of three years after final payment, to examine any books, documents, papers, or records of the contractor, or any of his subcontractors, that directly pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, the contract or subcontract.