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REPORT OF THE AUDITORS
TO THE
Vestry of Camberwell.
Vestry Hall, Camberwell,
July 28th, 1893.
Gentlemen,
We, the undersigned, being the duly appointed
Auditors of the above Parish, have, in accordance with the
provisions of the Metropolis Local Management Act, 1855,
examined and audited the Books and Accounts with the
vouchers relating thereto for the period from the 26th day
of March, 1892, to the 25th day of March, 1893, both days
inclusive, and submit the following Report thereon:—
Having carefully examined the Rate Books (containing
upwards of 38,000 Assessments each half year) and
compared the same with the Collectors' Receipt Books,
we are perfectly satisfied with the correctness of the same,
but we must draw attention to the large amount of arrears
owing at the time of balancing the books, more particularly
in the case of compounded property, and as in the latter
case a commission is allowed to the owners upon the condition
of a prompt payment being made by them, we
consider that where payment of the same is allowed to fall
into arrear the commission in that case ought to be forfeited.