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OHIO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY H2OHIO RIVERS INITIATIVE: CHLORIDE REDUCTION GRANTS STATE GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT Page 9 of 19 18. (Access to Records) During the term of this Agreement and until five (5) years after the Project Closure Date or as extended pursuant to Agreement, Grantee shall provide Ohio EPA and the State of Ohio, their duly authorized representatives or any person, agency or instrumentality providing financial support to the work undertaken hereunder, with access to and the right to examine and copy, or if requested, shall submit to Ohio EPA within two (2) weeks following a written request, any books, documents, papers and records of Grantee involving transactions or other activities related to this Agreement. 19.1 (Audit) a. Ohio EPA and the State of Ohio, or their duly authorized representatives shall have the right to audit Grantee's financial records, and to take such other action as is necessary to verify the accuracy of those financial records. b. Grantee shall resolve audit findings, including the preparation of a corrective action plan, and comply with any decision issued by Ohio EPA, and follow up on such findings as directed. 20. (Evaluations) The Grant Coordinator shall evaluate the project to determine if sufficient progress is being made by examining the performance required under this Agreement in conjunction with the milestone dates, the time remaining for performance within the project period, the availability of award monies necessary to complete the project, and such other criteria as the Grant Coordinator deems relevant. After any evaluation, the Grant Coordinator may transmit to Grantee a written evaluation report and may require responses from Grantee. If responses are required, Grantee shall respond in writing within thirty (30) days of its receipt of the evaluation report. Failure to respond within thirty (30) days may result in delayed processing of payment requests. 21. (Quarterly Fiscal and Progress Reports) Unless otherwise notified in writing by the Grant Coordinator or as set forth in an attachment to this Agreement, Grantee shall submit quarterly fiscal and progress reports, both with required original signatures and certifications, summarizing project activities before the thirtieth (30th) day following the quarter. Grantee shall use the most recent reporting format provided by Ohio EPA, which may include online computerized reporting in a program to be determined by Ohio EPA. Failure to submit required reports will result in delayed processing of payment requests and may constitute grounds for suspension or termination of this Agreement. 22. (Closing Report) Unless otherwise notified in writing by the Grant Coordinator or as set forth in an attachment to this Agreement, closing fiscal summary and progress reports (together referred to as "Closing Report") shall describe all fiscal and technical activities and accomplishments during the term of this Agreement. The Closing Report shall integrate and add to all previously submitted fiscal and (W progress reports, use the most recent reporting format provided by Ohio EPA, and