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in

force with regard

to Public works. It is

desirable that this officer

should be allowed some discretion as to what portion of the work should,

and what should not be

let by public tender, And the discretionary powers

of

this officer should not be limited to $100.

20.

I

entirely concur in His Excellency's views that the most effective

checks should exist on

the expenditure of Public

money,

and this will

I trust be effected when

I have the assistance

of an

experienced

accountant

I anticipate with confidence

that the Public works

and

Praya Accounts

will then be kept to

the most

satisfactory state to

satisfy the requirements of the rigorous

audit

I have

8 S. Brown Surveyor General