Alberta’s auditor general says it expects to finish an investigation into allegations involving political interference and potential conflicts of interest in health-care contracting by the end of the year. The probe focuses on concerns that individuals or political considerations may have affected decisions related to awarding or managing health contracts, and that conflicts of interest could have played a role in the process. The auditor general’s office is assessing the circumstances behind the allegations as part of its oversight work, and it plans to issue findings once the investigation is completed. Both reports describe the same timeline, indicating the audit authority is working toward a year-end completion rather than providing an earlier report date. The investigation is framed as an inquiry into governance and procurement practices in Alberta’s health system, with attention on whether proper decision-making standards were followed. The outlets do not provide details on specific contracts, parties, or officials under review in the information provided here.