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b. Self-Insurance. Instead of providing the general liability and casualty insurance above, Grantee may name ODNR, OPFC, the Treasurer, and the State as additional insureds and/or loss payees, as the coverage requires, under a self-insurance program or joint self-insurance pool created under R.C. §§ 2744.08 or 2744.081, respectively, and operated by oron behalfof Grantee, in order to meet the insurance requirements set forth herein. _ 13. Bondedand Insured Employeesand Agents. Priorto anyadvance(but not reimbursement) payments by ODNR, Grantee will provide ODNR with a document that demonstrates that all employees oragents of Grantee who are responsible for maintaining or disbursing advanced funds acquired through this Agreement will be fully bonded or insured against loss of such funds. The bonding agent or insurer shall be licensed to do business in Ohio. No part of the funds acquired by Grantee through this Agreement shall be spent to obtain that bonding or Insurance. 14. Public Funds Compliance. Grantee will assure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and krcal laws and regulations pertaining to handling, management, and accountability in relation to public funds. All funds received by Grantee underthis Agreement shall be deposited in one or morefinancial institutions that fully insure, secure, or otherwise protect the funds from loss through federal deposit Insurance and/or other deposit and/or collateralization strategies that protect the funds against km. If Grantee is a political subdivision of the State, grant funds shall be held in compliance with R.C. Chap. 135. 15. Reports and Records. Grantee will keep and make all reports and records associated with the Project funded under this Agreement available to the State Auditor, or the Auditor's designee, ODNR, and OPFCfor a period of not less than eighteen (18) yearsafterthe date of Project Closeout. These reports and records shall include a description of the Project, a detailed overview of the scope of work, disbursement details (including amount, date, nature/object of expenditure), and vendor information. Grantee acknowledges that the Auditor of State and other departments, agencies, and officials of the State may audit the Project at any time, including before, during, and after completion. Grantee agrees that airy costs of audit by the Auditor of State or any other department, agency, or official of the State will be borne exclusively by, and paid solely by, Grantee, and that the funds provided under this Agreement will not be used by Grantee for payment of any audit expenses for any reason at anytime. 16. Restrictions on Expenditures. Grantee affirmatively states that Grantee is fully aware of the restrictions and guidelines for expending funds granted under this Agreement and intends to comply fully with the same. Grantee will implement appropriate monitoring controls to ensure that funds acquired through this Agreement are expended in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and requirements. 17. Determination of Ineligibility. If it is determined by any audit by the Auditor of State or any department, agency, or official of the State or other agency or entity with legal audit authority that any Project expense Is Ineligible, or not properly documented, Grantee will repay that amount in full to the State. 18. Equal Opportunity Compliance. If Grantee is a political subdivision, Grantee shall comply with the requirements of R.C. § 125.111 for all contracts for purchases under the Project. Capital Improvement Page A-17 ODNR Legal Project Guide Rev. Aug. 16, 2022