We have very rigorous processes for contract due diligence.
An internal team is mandated to review each contract. Before proceeding and awarding a contract, this team verifies all legal requirements and conflict of interest issues, among others. We have established internal financial controls to ensure that due diligence processes are followed in the department prior to signing. All of this is overseen by our chief financial officer, who is a member of my team in the office that manages the contracts. The largest contracts are reviewed by a separate committee.
Before a contract is signed, it is subject to a range of processes and checks. At the end of the day, we recognize the importance of good stewardship of taxpayers' money.