NRS-946 | Copies of letters to the Auditor General [Colonial Secretary]

Because of the nature of his duties the Auditor was kept informed of decisions of government which involved any type of expenditure. He was also informed when authority to expend funds for specific purposes was received. The office of Colonial Auditor was initially filled by William Lithgow while still Assistant Commissary General of Accounts. In 1827 Darling decided to establish it as a separate office because of increasing public business. Lithgow relinquished the military appointment and took up the new position which subsequently became that of Auditor General. Letters to the Auditor General prior to February 1849 are in NRS 1004 Copies of letters to the Auditor and the Colonial Treasurer , 9 Oct 1826-19 Feb 1849 (4/3593-603; Microfilm copy SR Reels 2917-2920). 11 volsNote:This description is based on Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.