Examine possible solutions and make recommendations establishing measures to identify, reduce and prevent collusion and corruption in awarding and managing public contracts in the construction industry.

The European Union regulator had been examining contracts between the TV operation and Hollywood studios because it suspected that their long duration might stifle competition.

They examined contracts worth a total of $54.3 billion for a wide variety of products, in what was apparently the most comprehensive study ever of the pricing of military contracts.

That inspector general examined several contracts that were approved by Mr. Tomlinson but not disclosed to board members.

You criticize the Government for examining past contracts or memorandums of understanding between the universities and its financing agencies.

In 2009-2010 investigations into corruption led the police examine all money logs and contracts of the 20-year period individually, to find issues unrelated to the already detected ones.

The auditor examines records, billings, and contracts to verify that records are being kept.

Beijing said it would "take a positive attitude in examining and approving contracts, leases and agreements after June 30, 1997."

To gauge the most current indicators, Mr. Miller also examined contracts.

State officials said the investigators are also examining several no-bid contracts totalling about $400,000.