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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1932
Page
3
Auditors blasted lax accounting in state institutions noting unbonded cash handlers and improper reporting on improvements. They urged double entry systems, a general ledger for all assets and liabilities, and clear separation of operating costs from capital expenditures.
A legislative accounting committee reports cost charging disputes between state support funds and counties. It notes the state law may require charging back net operating costs and presents a table showing actual charges versus auditors’ suggested charges for Cherokee Fairline Pleasant and other counties, totaling 1.466 million versus 1.843 million.
Auditors call for standard cost systems across state farms and hospitals noting wide variations in per capita costs and pricing. They warn large purchases inflate depreciation losses and urge immediate consolidations, asset cashing, and tighter inventory control to cut expenses.
The quote from Harry F. Guggenheim reflects on difficult years and low mood, viewing hardship as a chance to learn. It frames adversity as a stern instructor guiding future action and resilience.
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