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REPORT ON THE LOCAL AUDIT OFFICE. REVENUE AND OTHER ACCOUNTS OF
THE COLONY OF HONG KONG EXAMINED BY THE LOCAL AUDITOR DURING THE
YEAR 1909.
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B Questions outstanding on 1908 accounts.
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nual State 1. The balance of $11.500 outstanding as unpaid by Tsang Keng on
ent of Ad-
nces & Re-31-12-1908. During 1909 he repaid $6.476.61 leaving a balance out Lyments 1909
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standing of $5.023.39. The matter is being dealt with by the
1909. An- Crown Solicitor.
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REVENUE
2. These accounts have been examined in accordance with the Pro- gramme of work approved by you. During the year 89 Queries were raised and satisfactorily settled.
3. The Total Revenue collected during the year amounted to $6.822.966.93 which includes Land Sales, $31.596.42; Widows' and Orphans' Fund $414.199.99 and Light Dues, Special Assessment $90.337.67. The Revenue collected during the year under review is $718.759.60 in excess of that for the previous year 1908 and $113.970.95 in excess of the Estimated Revenue of $6.708.996.
4. The principal Items which exceed the Estimates are as follows
Light Dues
$2.473.37
Assessed Taxes
34.568.23
Carriage Chair etc.
8.725.70
Fines
6.074.74
Stamp Duties
26.023.91
Companies' Registration
1.856.00
Medical Treatment
1.893.13
Official Receiver's Commission 8.823.05
Public School Fees
4.412.25
Technical Institute Fees
1.349.50
Water Excess Supply
26.788.61
Postage
24.046.58
Buildings
1.827.41
Lands not leased
12.938.36
Leased Lands
7.872.99
Markets
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