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So there has in fact been a very great rush of work for every one
in the department?
Yes.
The permit books were in fact receipts?
Yes.
The permit movement books were put into operation?
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Yes, and are in operation.
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Are the records of permit movements being satisfactorily and
properly kept?
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No, up to a point they were being kept but beyond the point when it came to the officer who had to sign the permits, they were not
being kept.
You mean the control vanished just at the point when it was most
necessary?
Yes.
Perhaps you will explain to us exactly what you mean in your
references to the accounting system in the office and the agencies, and the problem of unsecured persons?
All officers who are required to handle money are required to deposit an amount in the Treasury to secure Government against any irregularities. All our shroffs are secured according to the amount which they handle. Every officer who handles money is
required to put up a larger or a small amount some put up $2000
and some $5000. Even firemen are required to put up $25 or so. Is that a condition precedent to appointment?
Yes.
With what department is that ordinarily arranged?
In consultation with the Treasury.
Has any such consultation taken place here?
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No.
The shroffs of course are secured
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shfoffs supplied by the
Treasury carry this security with them.
The other accounting officers are still completely unsecured?
Those who handle money .
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