RES-2003-009 FEMA Designation of Applicant’s Agent and Disaster Relief Agreement

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6. The Applicant shall establish and maintain a proper accounting system to record expenditures of disaster assistance funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals or as directed by the Governor's Authorized Representative. If applicable, the Applicant shall conduct audit(s) pursuant to the Single Audit Act of 1984, 31 U.S.C. 37501 et. s~ce ., 44 C.F.R. Part 14, OMB Circular A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-profit Organizations," and applicable North Cazolina laws, rules and regulations. 7. The Applicant shall provide to the State monthly Progress Reports for all open large projects funded by State and Federal disaster assistance grants. The first Progress Report will be due on the 10th day of the first month following initiation of the project and subsequent Progress Reports will be due on the 10th day of each and every month thereafter until project completion. Forms and reporting requirements will be provided by the Governor's Authorized Representative. 8. The Applicant, its employees and agents, including consultants, contractors and subcontractors to be paid with funds provided under this Agreement, shall give State and Federal agencies designated by the Governor's Authorized Representative, full access to and the right to examine all records and documents related to the use of disaster assistance funds. 9. The Applicant shall return to the State, within thirty (30) days of a request by the Governor's Authorized Representative, any funds advanced to the Applicant that aze not supported by audit or other Federal or State review of documentation maintained by the Applicant. 10. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable codes and standards in the completion of eligible work to repair or replace damaged public facilities. 11. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations regarding the procurement of goods and services and regarding contracts for the repair and restoration of public facilities. 12. The Applicant shall begin and complete all items of work within the time limits established by the Governor's Authorized Representative and in accordance with applicable Federal and State statues, rules and regulations. 13. The Applicant shall request a final inspection within ninety (90) days after completion of each and every large project funded under this Agreement, or within ninety (90) days after the expiration of the time limit established for each project under Paragraph 12 above, whichever occurs first. Applicant shall present all supporting documentation to State and/or Federal inspectors at the time of final inspection. The State, as Grantee, reserves the right to conduct a final inspection of any large project after expiration of the ninety- (90) day period and to reimburse Applicant only for costs documented at the time of final inspection. 14. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable Federal and State statutes, rules and regulations for publicly financed or assisted contracts including, but not limited to, non-discrimination, labor standard, and access by the physically handicapped. 15. The Applicant's Designated Agent shall execute and comply with the Lobbying Prohibition document incorporated herein as Attachment A. Reviewed 2/8/02 Page 2 of 7 Rev. 06/Ol