Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-08-11

sea scam Nan1ensa sa Bank io $685.
Northern State Bank ....... 100000
Moved w: s5 BY ! 1ide sana Valley. s s;SsS;Se
ed by Alderman soistad, that the bonds
and suretie S.t b. sgpr99YT;s sx,s Carried.
The following estimate. prepared by
70 R~obinson-Vsn lAistine Co.
Univ. ave. curbins and drain
M NJ edSi BY S Glderm ma; li I. j. Smith s;so sec.
onded by Alderman Kelsey. that this es-
authorized to issue special warrants on
he o p funds In payment Of same.
On o. roll 5oil cal! the f fo1l9wipg sldermsn yot-
sye sse Reed, & Gri Rm'5s. Sanders Sander; faRRef
Valley. solstad and Pederson-11. Car
Claim Of Troy Seam Laundry Co., for
sysa y bridge. June u: 1874. in mount
Also claim Of James Murphy for In
venue y zth Street, july 3. 1914. n
Also. claim Of P. 6. Peterson, for tn.
seN.er Of .1 two horses Is, BY TInf telling into tie
$4,000, presented. read;
BY Aldesman Reed; thst the three above
mittee and city attorney. Carried, II
wit q oertior.n-E.empt Property.
council that a writ Of certiorari had
been served upon the city at the request
o Of the state tax commission, said writ
against churches. lodges, hospitals. etc,
alton. be placed upon the 1914 tax lists
r~eturnable August 18th, 1914.
Moved by Alderman Valley, seconded
by Alderman Reed. that this writ be re-
esss: Carried. II ~ Votes { su aatrms IN "s
state A1~an M =. Report on Examination
Hon; 1. 2. Hanna, Governor.
sirmWe have the honor to hand you
and Treasurer Of the city Of Grand
c cSSabs; n 10 d o. 16e ssi 1a s seee5aan Ice w With II
this State. Respectfully submitted,
s. g. severtson, State Examiner.
BY F. r: Orchard; Deputy,
ords Of the offices Of the city treasurer
and city auditor includes the period
rpm IN t Msr efftd |; a If The to ei Nay tr I; lS1ei W.
accounted for collections, disbursements
and transfers during the time mention
cd, proving balances at the latter date
and from that date have accounted for
cash received and d~isbursed, as evidenc-
eo by the receipt stubs, cancelled war
reconcilliations at the close of business
May 10, 1914. :.
The system used in this office is the
ance of which and the installation of a
recommend.
been maintained in an excellent clerical
manner. The double entry system here
used, however, is cumbersome. The use
ances. receipts, disbursements, and bal
ances for the month would simplify the
work very materially and be easily prov
New Accounting System Endorsed.
An Appropriation Ledger, Collection
Register. Payment REGISTER, and Ledger,
has been prepared by the present Audi.
tor, Mr.; Alexander. which will easily
prove All steps in records and posting
ing in this city. The proposed system
We are glad to commend and endorse, for
both the offices of treasurer and auditor.
books of the two offices will then prove
outstanding warrants each month, on the
several funds.
the best. The present Auditor, Mr.. Alex
ander, is disseminating the practice of
pastlng printed minutes in the official
Verified Accounts.
All bills and. claims presented to the
council should be in verified form. Thte
has not been done in the past, but the
present Auditor assured the Deputy that
this procedure would be followed here
after. Is. i s7~.i
the affairs Of the Auditors office are
being excellently handled and records
are We'll kept. No further entries are
being contemplate under the old system
of accounting. The new records will be
written from March 1. 1914, as per bal
ances shown in this report.
The records of the Treasurer have
been maintained with care and neatness.
up to date, and with proper regard To-
the requirements Of his office. Every
possible assistance and curtesy was ex-
tended the Deputy and his examination !
by this officer. s.
We would recommend an account be-
ing kept with the county treasurer of
all monies advanced and reonciled with
reports and remittance as often as Dos
The statement Of March L, 1919, bal
ances, receipts, disbursements, and May
list, 1914. ledger balances, are then Civ
Moved by Alderman Valleiy. seconded
by Alderman Reed, that the report Of
the State Examiner be received and filed.
and referred to the Auditing COMMITTEES
of the council. Carried, II Votes affirm
Meeting Adjourns.
Moved by Alderman Solstad. seconded
journ. Carried.
w. H. ALEXANDER,
City Auditor.
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