Or. Admin. R. 603-110-0800 - Stewardship Agreement Audits
(1)
The Department (s) will conduct periodic audits with the landowner on lands
under a stewardship agreement.
(2)
The landowner will provide authorization for the Department (or its designated
agent) that is party to the stewardship agreement to conduct periodic audits on
lands subject to the stewardship agreement to determine whether the management
plan is being implemented and whether the stewardship agreement should be
continued, revised, or discontinued.
(3) For the purpose of the stewardship
agreement rules, an audit means a review of land management and resource sites
identified in the stewardship agreement to determine if the terms and
conditions of the stewardship agreement are being met.
(4) The frequency and the number of audits
may vary based on the Departments' evaluation of the relative complexity of the
management plan , the terms of the stewardship agreement , or the performance
observed during previous audits.
(5) Audits will be conducted at least once
every three years. Landowners may request additional audits to help them assess
their performance under the stewardship agreement or to provide an annual
government certification of their operation.
(6) The Departments will provide an audit
report to the landowner within a reasonable period, normally 45 days, with
recommendations for needed revisions to the stewardship agreement.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 541.423
Stats. Implemented: ORS 541.423
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