Code of Federal Regulations Title 30. Mineral Resources § 30.1227.300 What audit functions may a State perform?

(1) Submitting requests for records;

(2) Examining royalty and production reports;

(3) Examining lessee production and sales records, including contracts, payments, invoices, and transportation and processing costs to substantiate production and royalty reporting;

(4) Providing assistance to ONRR for appealed demands or orders, including preparing field reports, performing remanded actions, modifying orders, and providing oral and written briefing and testimony as expert witnesses.

(1) Issuing engagement letters;

(2) Arranging for entrance conferences;

(3) Scheduling site visits;  and

(4) Issuing record releases and audit closure letters;  and

(5) Holding closeout conferences.