Arizona Revised Statutes Title 41. State Government § 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 § 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 § 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 § 35-214 and by the subcontractor for a period of five years after the completion of the subcontract pursuant to § 35-214.