NR 120.26(1)(b)3.3. For 3 years after the date of termination of a grant agreement. If a grant is partially terminated, records shall be retained for a period of 3 years after the date of final settlement.

NR 120.26(1)(b)4.4. Cost-share agreement records shall be kept for the duration of the maintenance period of the cost-share agreement with the longest maintenance period to enable the governmental unit to fulfill its responsibility under s. NR 120.05.

NR 120.26(1)(c)(c) The governmental unit or its agent or contractors of the governmental unit shall preserve and make all of the following records available to the department until any appeals, litigation, claims or exceptions have been finally resolved:

NR 120.26(1)(c)1.1. Records which relate to appeals, disputes or litigation on the settlement of claims arising out of the performance of the project for which funds were awarded.

NR 120.26(1)(c)2.2. Records which relate to costs or expenses of the project to which the department or any of its duly authorized representatives has taken exception.

NR 120.26(2)(b)(b) The department may conduct a final audit after the submission of the final payment request. The department shall determine the time of the final audit. Any payments made prior to the final audit are subject to adjustment based on the audit.

NR 120.26(2)(c)(c) All audits shall include review of fiscal accountability and program consistency with the watershed plan.

NR 120.26 HistoryHistory: CR 00-028: cr. Register September 2002 No. 561, eff. 10-1-02.

NR 120.27(1)(a)(a) Liability. The department may suspend state liability for work done under a grant after notification is given to the grantee in accordance with the provisions of this subsection. Suspension of state liability under a grant shall be accomplished by the issuance of a stop-work order.

NR 120.27(1)(b)1.1. The department may issue a stop-work order if there is a breach of the grant agreement.

NR 120.27(1)(b)2.2. Prior to the issuance of a stop-work order, the department shall meet with the grantee to present the facts supporting a decision to issue a stop-work order.

NR 120.27(1)(b)3.3. After discussion of the department’s proposed action with the grantee, the department may issue a written order to the grantee, sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, requiring the grantee to stop all, or any part of the project work for a period of not more than 45 days after the order is delivered to the grantee, and for any extended period to which the parties may agree.

NR 120.27(1)(c)(c) Stop-work order components. A stop-work order shall contain all of the following:

NR 120.27(1)(c)1.1. A description of the work to be suspended.

NR 120.27(1)(c)2.2. Instructions for how the grantee may acquire materials or services.

NR 120.27(1)(c)3.3. Guidance for action to be taken on contracts.

NR 120.27(1)(c)4.4. Other suggestions to the grantee for minimizing costs.

NR 120.27(1)(d)1.1. Upon receipt of a stop-work order, the grantee shall comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to work covered by the stop-work order during the period of work stoppage.

NR 120.27(1)(d)2.2. Within the suspension period, the department shall do one of the following:

NR 120.27(1)(d)2.b.b. Terminate grant assistance for the work covered by the stop-work order under sub. (2).

NR 120.27(1)(e)(e) Stop-work order cancellation or expiration. If a stop-work order is canceled or expires, the grantee shall promptly resume the previously suspended work. An equitable adjustment may be made to the grant period, the grant amount or any combination of these items. The grant award may be amended accordingly, if all of the following conditions are met: