Section R2-20-403. Conduct of Fieldwork

A.      The Commission will provide the candidate two days notice of the Commission’s intention to commence fieldwork on the audit and examination. The Commission will conduct field- work at a site provided by the candidate. During or after field- work, the Commission may request additional or updated information, which expands the coverage dates of information previously provided. During or after fieldwork, the Commis- sion may also request additional information that was created by or becomes available to the candidate that is of assistance in the Commission’s audit. The candidate shall produce the addi- tional or updated information no later than two days after ser- vice of the Commission’s request.

B.       On the date scheduled for the commencement of fieldwork, the candidate shall facilitate the examination or audit by mak- ing records available in one central location, such as the Com- mission’s office space, or shall provide the Commission with office space and records. The candidate shall be present at the site of the fieldwork. The candidate shall be familiar with the

candidate’s records and shall be available to the Commission to answer questions and to aid in locating records.

C.      If the candidate fails to provide adequate office space, person- nel or records, the Commission may seek judicial intervention to enforce the request or assess other penalties.

D.      If, in the course of the examination or audit process, a dispute arises over the documentation sought, the candidate may seek review by the Commission of the issues raised. To seek review, the candidate shall submit a written statement within five days after  the disputed Commission request is made, describing the dispute and indicating the candidate’s proposed alternatives.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 11 A.A.R.

4518, effective May 28, 2005 (Supp. 05-4).