ACCOUNTS BRANCH 



During the year ended March 31st, 1962, cash receipts of the Department 

 of Lands and Forests totalled $22,005,403.46. Total cash disbursements 

 amounted to $28,020,094.02, representing an excess of $6,014,690.56 in 

 disbursements over receipts. 



Total receipts show a nominal increase over the previous year. Sale of 

 park campsite permits and vehicle entrance permits increased over the previous 

 year, other sources of revenue showed slight gains. 



The sharp increase in disbursements is accounted for by the severe fire 

 season in 1961 and the transfer of the Conservation Authorities Branch to the 

 Department of Lands and Forests in 1962. 



The financial report shows the fiscal results of operations of the Conservation 

 Authorities Branch for the year. 



The department again entered into a winter works program for the 

 development of camp-site and picnic areas in co-operation with the Federal 

 Government. 



