ELECTRIC SUPPLY ACCOUNT.—STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS AT THE 31st MARCH, 1943—continued General Balance-sheet— continued at 31st March, 1943, as compared with Position at 31st March, 1942— continued

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J. W. Scott, A.R.A.N.Z., Chief Accountant, Public Works Department. I hereby certify that the General Balance-sheet has been duly compared with the relative books and documents submitted for audit, and correctly states the position as disclosed thereby.—Cyril G. Collins, Controller and Auditor-General.

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Liabilities. 1942-43. 1941-42. Assets. 1942-43. 1941-42. £ £ £ £ £ £ Brought forward .. .. .. 17,827,534 17,022,838 Brought forward .. .. .. 23,334,711 21,899,436 Sundry Creditors. — Balance in Electric Supply Account at the North Island scheme .. .. .. 106,390 188,694 end of year — South Island scheme .. .. 99,190 74,833 Cash in Public Account .. .. 3 .. 63,566 265,580 Imprests outstanding .. .. .. .. 60,452 263,527 3 124,018 Depreciation ReserveNorth Island scheme .. .. .. 1,468,567 1,223,424 South Island scheme .. .. 942,121 831,583 2,410,688 — 2,055,007 Sinking Fund — Amount utilized for redemption of loans 2,201,311 1,838,178 Available for further redemptions .. 239,456 363,248 2,440,767 2,201,426 Reserve Fund — North Island scheme .. .. 301,, 015 391,990 South Island scheme .. .. 86,766 86.766 387,781 478,756 Sundry credit balances 2,364 1,900 Total .. .. .. .. £23,334,714 £22,023,454 Total .. .. .. .. £23,334,714 £22,023,454 Contingent Liability Arrears of appropriation to Sinking Fund .. £199,902 £138,030