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476
1890
was $2169,921 there was
therefore
a net saving of $257,571 on the amount estimated.
The
Annual
Expenditure on the Heads as shown in the Statement, was sanctioned by Ordinance 216 of 1891.
The causes of the excesses are fully detailed in the supplementary Estimates 1890.
In addition to the Expenditure on Public Works shown above the line, a considerable amount has been charged below the line "on Suspense Stores Account".
The payments charged in this account in 1890 amounted to $136,306. The receipts were $90,004.
The system of charging suspense stores to plus account has now been abolished, and in 1892 special steps were taken to ensure that all stores for the use of the Public Works Department and Drainage depots will be charged properly.
4. From the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, it will be seen that on 31 December 1890, there was an excess of assets amounting to $399,732 as compared with $505,110 on 31 December 1889.
Exchequer and Audit Dept
7. Apr '92
(34) Ch. Ryan
Comptroller & Auditor General
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