; and (B) the term direct care professional means a direct care professional described in subsection (e)(4)(A). (2) Investigative authority (A) In general To ensure compliance with the provisions of this subtitle, or any regulation or order issued under this subtitle, the Secretary shall have the investigative authority provided under section 11(a) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 211(a) ), with respect to covered entities, direct care professionals, and other individuals affected. (B) Obligation to keep and preserve records A covered entity shall make, keep, and preserve records pertaining to compliance with this subtitle in accordance with section 11(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 211(c) ) and in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary. (C) Required submissions generally limited to an annual basis The Secretary shall not require under this paragraph a covered entity to submit to the Secretary any books or records more than once during any 12-month period, unless the Secretary— (i) has reasonable cause to believe there may exist a violation of this subtitle, including any regulation or order issued under this subtitle