Article XVII.
Railroads and Canals

Section 11. Duties of Auditor General as to companies transferred to Secretary of Internal Affairs

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Duties of Auditor General as to companies transferred to Secretary of Internal Affairs

Duties of Auditor General as to companies transferred to Secretary of Internal Affairs

The existing powers and duties of the Auditor General in regard to railroads, canals and other transportation companies, except as to their accounts, are hereby transferred to the Secretary of Internal Affairs, who shall have a general supervision over them, subject to such regulations and alterations as shall be provided by law; and, in addition to the annual reports now required to be made, said Secretary may require special reports at any time upon any subject relating to the business of said companies from any officer or officers thereof.