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The percentage of irrecoverable rates ("empties" and all other
causes), which was 4.84 in the preceding year, was 4.16 in the
year under notice.
We have made some slight amendments in the specification or
suggestions drawn up before the late Westminster Board of
Works was dissolved, for the auditing of the accounts, and have
adapted the same to the improved and simplified circumstances
under which the parochial business is now conducted. We have
also prepared, for the guidance of those who may be elected to
these duties in the future, a complete list of the books, registers,
and accounts which should be produced at every audit.
Finally, we desire to express our very sincere gratification at
the manner in which the accounts have been kept and presented
by the Vestry Clerk. They show a complete and masterly grasp
of the whole of the details of a constitutional system of municipal
management, and reflect the highest credit upon Mr. J. E. Smith
and his assistants; and the Vestry is fortunate in possessing
officers who are able to present the accounts in so straightforward
and clear a manner.
(Signed) ROBERT E. H. GOFFIN,
T. BULL,
THOS. HY. HOBBS,
HENRY T. WHITE,
R, MORGAN,
The major part of
the Auditors elected
under the Metropolis
Local Manaqemen
Act.
23nl June, 1890.
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