When must a WGP agency provide access to their records to the Department of State?

A WGP agency is required to provide access to their records to the Department of State within 15 days of a request. This stipulation ensures that regulatory bodies can efficiently monitor and manage the compliance and integrity of security agencies. Timely access to records allows the Department of State to conduct necessary audits, investigations, or reviews without unnecessary delays, fostering accountability and transparency in the security industry.

The 15-day timeframe balances the need for prompt access with the agency's operational realities, allowing sufficient time for an agency to compile and respond to the request adequately. The other options specify shorter timeframes which do not align with the established regulations governing the degree of flexibility afforded to agencies in managing their paperwork and responses to governmental inquiries.