Hearings Concerning Premium Charges of Surety Companies for Fidelity Bonds of Officers And Employees

This volume contains the official record of hearings conducted by the United States House Committee on Appropriations in 1909. The hearings concern the premium charges of surety companies for fidelity bonds required of officers and employees of the United States government. It also includes estimates for certain urgent deficiencies.

Representatives Tawney, Brownlow, Walter I. Smith, Keifer, Livingston, and others presided over the proceedings, carefully examining the financial arrangements and safeguards surrounding government bonding practices. This historical document offers valuable insights into the financial oversight mechanisms of the early 20th century United States government and the relationship between the government and the private surety industry. It provides a detailed account of the concerns and considerations involved in ensuring the financial integrity of government operations and protecting public funds.

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