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A. Audit of Federal and State Funds. The Sub-recipient shall arrange for the performance of an annual financial and compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement under the Single Audit Act (OMB Circular A - 133; 44 C.F.R. 13.26) and as outlined in Exhibit A. The Sub- recipient will also comply with Texas Government Code, Chapter 783, 1 TAC 5.141.et.seq. and the Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), State Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements. B. GDEM's RiQht to Audit. Notwithstanding Subsection A of this Section, GDEM reserves the right to conduct a financial and compliance audit of Sub-recipient agreement funds received and performances rendered under this Sub-recipient agreement. The Sub-recipient agrees to permit GDEM or its authorized representative to audit the Sub-recipient's records and to obtain any documents, materials or information necessary to facilitate such audit. C. Sub-recipient's Liability for Disallowed Costs. The Sub-recipient understands and agrees that it shall be liable to GDEM for any costs disallowed pursuant to financial and compliance audit(s) of Sub-recipient agreement funds. The Sub-recipient further understands and agrees that reimbursement to GDEM of such disallowed costs shall be paid by the Sub-recipient from funds that were not provided or otherwise made available to the Sub-recipient pursuant to this Sub- recipient agreement or any other federal contract. D. Sub-recipient's Facilitation of Audit. The Sub-recipient shall take such action to facilitate the performance of such audit(s) conducted pursuant to this Section as GDEM may require of the Sub-recipient. E. State Auditor's Office. The Sub-recipient understands that acceptance of Sub-recipient agreement funds acts as acceptance of the authority of the State Auditor's Office or any successor agency to conduct an audit or investigation in connection with these funds. The Sub-recipient further agrees to cooperate fully with the State Auditor's Office or its successor in the conduct of the audit or investigation, including providing all records requested. The Sub-recipient shall ensure that this clause concerning the authority to audit funds received indirectly by subcontractors through the Sub- recipient and the requirement to cooperate is included in any subcontract it awards. For FY 2008, the NIMSCAST will be the required means to report NIMS compliance for FY 2009 preparedness award eligibility. All State and Territory direct preparedness Sub-recipients will be required to submit their compliance assessment via the NIMSCAST by September 30, 2008. The State or Territory department/agency awardee reserves the right to determine compliance reporting requirement of their sub-awardees (locals) in order to disperse funds at the local level. Reimbursement Sub-recipient agrees to make no request for reimbursement prior to return of this agreement signed by the authorized Sub-recipient representative. Sub-recipient also agrees to make no request for reimbursement for goods or services procured by Sub-recipient prior to the performance periOd start date of this agreement. A. Request for Advance or Reimbursement. The Sub-recipient shall submit to GDEM, a properly completed Local Purchase Submission Cover Sheet as often as actually needed. GDEM retains the authority to approve or deny amount requested and shall not make disbursement of any such payment until GDEM has reviewed and approved such a request. The Local Purchase Submission Cover Sheet shall be supported by documentation as referenced by the SM web-based grants management system and subsequent policy updates. B. Request for Advance Funds and Transfer of Funds. The Sub-recipient's requests for an advance of Sub-recipient agreement funds shall be limited to the minimum amounts needed for effective operation of their project(s) under this Sub- recipient agreement and shall be timed as closely as possible to be in accord with actual cash requirements. The Sub- recipient shall establish procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds from GDEM to the Sub- recipient and shall ensure that such funds are disbursed within fifteen (15) days or as soon as administratively possible. C. Payment ContinQent. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, payments under this Sub- recipient agreement are contingent upon the Sub-recipient's performance of its contractual obligations. Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grants A. If the Sub-recipient is a participant in a UASI program, during the performance period of this grant, Sub-recipient agrees to adhere to the UASI strategy, goals, objectives, and implementation steps. 3