§12-4-6. Comparison of books of auditor and treasurer; monthly
balances.
At the end of every month of the year, the summary account of
the treasurer kept on the books of the auditor's office shall be
compared with the summary account kept by the treasurer, and the
errors, if there be any in either, corrected. The summary account
of the month shall be adjusted and a balance shall be struck
showing the amount then in the treasury. The balance shall be
carried forward in the books of both offices to the account for the
next month.