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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".28" citation="COMAR 14.39.02.28" title_num="14" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="02" heading="Audits.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The IAC or its designee may conduct financial audits and compliance audits of each LEA that receives State funds.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Audit items may include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Transactions and balances reported on financial reports and close-out forms;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>LEA internal controls and management authorizations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Items ineligible for State participation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Compliance with 'IAC regulations and IAC policies and procedures.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The LEA shall reconcile audit exceptions and back charges to the IAC's or its designee's satisfaction.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>