1.   But behind the scenes, the auditors contend, Republicans maneuvered to spend more on the convention than permitted by the law.

2.   But the auditors contended they did not get all of the information they needed because some documents had been turned over to criminal investigators.

3.   Even as federal auditors contend that HMOs are overpaid by the Medicare program, Ms. Ignagni is asking Congress to increase those payments.

4.   The FEC auditors contended that the Republican and Democratic parties crafted ads that benefited their presidential candidates even though they did not specifically urge voters to vote for them.

5.   IMP was the original operator of the Aerostar hotel, but auditors contended the management was faulty.

6.   IMP was the original operator of the Aerostar hotel, but Russian tax auditors contended the management was faulty.