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<br />H. Owner agrees that to the best of its knowledge, neither the Project nor the funds provided <br />therefore, and the personnel employed in the administration of the program shall be in any <br />way or to any extent engaged in the conduct of political activities in contravention of <br />Chapter 15 of Title 5, United States Code, referred to as the Hatch Act. <br /> <br />I. Owner shall comply with audit requirements contained in 2 CFR, Subpart F which <br />requires Owner to have an annual audit conducted within nine (9) months of the end of <br />their fiscal year, if Owner has an aggregate expenditure of more than $750,000 in federal <br />funds in a fiscal year. Owner shall submit to the County copy of said audit report. Owner <br />shall permit the authorized representatives of the County, HUD and the Comptroller <br />General of the United States to inspect and audit all data and reports of Owner relating to <br />its performance under the Agreement. Any deficiencies noted in audit reports must be <br />fully cleared by the Owner within thirty (30) days after receipt of same. <br /> <br />If Owner is not required to perform an audit per the 2 CFR, Subpart F requirements, it must <br />have and maintain adequate internal financial/cash management principles and reporting <br />policies. <br /> <br />J. County shall provide, upon request, copies of all laws, regulations and o rders cited in this <br />Agreement. <br /> <br />K. Owner certifies by executing this Agreement that Owner has not been identified, and has <br />not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the <br />State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider <br />certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent <br />or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147- <br />86.81. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms Provider is and shall remain in <br />compliance with Article 2 of Chapter 64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. <br /> <br />L. Owner and County shall at all times observe and comply with Title 24 CFR Part 92 and all <br />applicable laws, ordinances or regulations of the Federal, State, County, and local <br />government, which may in any manner affect the performance of this Agreement, and <br />Owner shall perform all acts with responsibility to the County in the same manner as the <br />County is required to perform all acts with responsibility to the Federal government. <br /> <br />M. Owner hereby assures and certifies that it will comply with the regulations, policies, <br />guidelines and requirements with respect to the acceptance and use of HOME funds in <br />accordance with the policies of the County. Also, Owner certifies with respect to the <br />Project that it will be conducted and administered in compliance with: <br /> <br />1. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. 88-352, 42 U.S.C. Sec 2000d et <br />seq.) and implementing regulations issued at 24 CFR Part I; <br /> <br />2. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-208, 42 U.S.C. Sec 2000d <br />at seq.), as amended; and that the Owner will administer all programs and activities <br />related to housing and community development in a manner to affirmatively further <br />fair housing; <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 48DDB7F3-249B-44E9-A965-4AB2E5C0F864