The estimated over-expenditure of $1,016,026.56 for the general section of of the Police service is divisible as between pay and allowances $517,641. 98 and material estimates less credits $488,384.58, Under pay and allowances, temporary bonus accounts for $388,159.01; repatriation exchange adjustment for $57,173.62, and long leave exchange compensation for $68,046.08. The basic pay of Section LI shows an increase of $60,117.67 which arises from a betterment in the scales of pay for members of this section. Appropriations covering pay and allowances in other directions show minor unexpended balances due to staff wastages.
The main items of estimated overexpenditure relating to the material estimates are fuel $157,779.39; locomotion $96,489.11; uniform and equipment $67,910.01; medical aid $41,834.47; light $56,709.30. water $15.60642: printing and stationery $18,747.62, and maintenance and repairs $21,615.98. These estimated increases in expenditure are Que to the fall in exchange and the higher cost of essential services and commodities.
The chief item refected in the estimated over-expenditure of $295,- 54192 in respect of Gaol and Reformatory is an increase of $219,329.41 it expenditure incurred on food for prisoners. There has been a marked increase in the number of prisoners accommodated during the course of the year and the rising cost of foodstuffs has also contributed towards this unfavourable result.
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