We add a statement to our compensation/payment clause saying something
along the lines that if we do not receive a final invoice from the sub by a
certain date, we will assume that the last invoice submitted is the final
and we will close the subcontract.  We basically tell them that we won't
pay any invoices submitted past a certain date.  Sometimes we can't get the
sub to agree and have to take our chances.

We also require a subcontractor's release form.  Sometimes they are
difficult to get.  We just have to stay on top of it to avoid putting
ourselves in a bad position with the prime, financially and politically.
Most of our subs are other universities and are usually quite helpful in
meeting the requirements of our prime.

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Martha M. Taylor, Acting Director               (334) 844-4438
Contracts and Grants Administration         FAX (334) 844-5953
307 Samford Hall
Auburn University,  AL  36849-5112
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