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City Auditing - Story No. 2: Write To Your Alderman

Year: 1915

Summary: Action has not been taken by City Council re: the report on City Accounting, and citizens are urged to write to their local alderman about this issue. This bulletin is in response to a letter from a citizen re: Bulletin no. 38.

Bond Story Number Three

Year: 1914

Summary: Diagram showing Toronto's sales of bonds during 1913, in comparison with the average price of Montreal's sales.

BMR News Brief: Metro Debt Distribution Cause For Concern

Year: 1960

Summary: Criticism of the debt and borrowing policy of Toronto's Metropolitan Federation.

When Is A Tax Rate Not A Tax Rate?

Year: 1915

Summary: $7.86 of per capita tax dollars were spent on Toronto's debt payments in 1914. Advocating decreasing expenditure and increasing revenue from sources other than taxation.

Capital Workers Programming In Metro

Year: 1966

Summary: Presents data on capital expenditure in Toronto. Provides recommendations to improve capital works programming and debt management functions.

What Would You Think If Out Of Your Annual Income Of $1200 You Had To Pay Debt Charges Of $380?

Year: 1914

Summary: Current prospects state that the city of Toronto will be paying $4,500,000 annually for debt charges by 1915 , and the total city revenue for 1914 was $11,688,884. Toronto taxpayers should advocate for better management of debentures

Net Debt And Tax Rate Statistics Of 5 Canadian And 11 United States Cities

Year: 1914

Summary: Comparative chart of debt and tax rate statistics in major US and Canadian cities. This bulletin points out that irregular classification methods lessen the value of the comparison.

City Auditing - Story No. 3: The City Auditor Has Stated How Much Space He Needs

Year: 1915

Summary: Lists what other cities spend on auditing, for purposes of comparison, with the caveat that decisions must be made in Toronto based on specific circumstances.

The Credit Of The City Of Toronto

Year: 1932

Summary: Outlines statistics related to Toronto's financial history from 1922-1932.

Civic Credit

Year: 1933

Summary: Highlights Toronto's strong credit position, and urges citizens to call upon their representatives to reduce the tax burden, so that business and industry can continue to grow.

Every Little Bond Has Debt Charges Of Its Own

Year: 1916

Summary: Charts the growth in debt charges vs. population growth, revealing the increased financial burden on individuals. Bond issues are linked to debt charges and the city's income.

City Auditing - Story No. 1: Total Amount Of Vouchers Audited By The Department In 1913 $106,532,606

Year: 1915

Summary: Presents key statistics on the City Auditor's Department, and a "catechism on auditing" advocating additional space, assistance and equipment.

Open Letter To The Citizens And Taxpayers Of Toronto On Budget For A Deficit

Year: 1932

Summary: Examines the issue of Toronto's deficit. Advocates reducing estimated expenditures.

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