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    RE: "Right to Audit" clause

    By: heather garnett , 5 hours ago
    Posted in: Contract Management

    Hi Cathy, You are correct that the SSAE 18 supersedes the SSAE 16. I keep a collection of provisions that I use as examples and should update that in my file. We often review contracts prior ...

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    RE: "Right to Audit" clause

    By: Mark Eden , 7 hours ago
    Posted in: Contract Management

    Rather than insert our "Right to Audit" clause. I am going to second Heather's. Just because it says the right things. It asks for due diligence documentation up front. This is important ...

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    RE: "Right to Audit" clause

    By: Cathleen Strabala , 7 hours ago
    Posted in: Contract Management

    Thanks ever so much for sharing your "Right to Audit" clause. In my examination of the clause against our subcontract I noted that SSAE 16 (with which I was unfamiliar) says online it has ...

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    RE: "Right to Audit" clause

    By: heather garnett , 7 hours ago
    Posted in: Contract Management

    Hi Paul, Here is an example of a clause you may find helpful. Vendor Management: (a) To meet the mandates associated with third party vendors, the Client may request annually from the ...

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    Insurance coverage

    By: Anonymous Member , 10 days ago
    Posted in: Due Diligence and Ongoing Monitoring

    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Good Afternoon, Looking for guidance on Insurance coverages for vendors. Currently, I am just reviewing that they have coverage ...

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    Vendor Risk Assessment Questionnaire

    By: Melissa Madigan , one month ago
    Posted in: Risk Assessments

    Good afternoon, I am reviewing our current risk assessment questionnaire and looking for input. Our current questionnaire includes the following question: "The vendor deploys adequate accounting ...

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