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A. The Contractor agrees that the Comptroller General of the United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions related to this contract.
B. Except as otherwise authorized by the United States Deputy Advisor, the Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the Comptroller General of the United States or any of his duly authorized representatives shall, until the expiration of three years after final payment under this contract with the United States Government, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such subcontractor involving transactions related to the Subcontractor. The term „subcontract” as used in this clause excludes (i) purchase orders not exceeding $ 1,000 and (ii) subcontracts or purchase orders for public utility services at rates established for uniform applicability to the general public.