English Translation

The Reichsprotektor Prague, 21 March 1941 in Bohemia and Moravia I 2 a - 1630 To the department heads I - IV the central administration Subject: Households of the countries, districts and municipalities The already very narrow financial base of the local authorities was further narrowed in the past year by the loss of the income taxes. As long as the financial and tax reform undertaken by the municipalities, regions and countries has not been implemented, account must be taken of their financial difficulties. I therefore order that, in all matters which imply an increase in expenditure for the municipalities, districts and countries, the lead department should be consulted at the initial stage with Division I - Group I 2, and that the final draft of Division I should be sent to the co-signatory before departure. I request that your groups be informed of this immediately. (c) to the office of the Under-Secretary of State (d) to that of the Commander of the Security Police (e) to Mr. Commander of Order Police Addition to d) and e) I would like to inform your agents accordingly .ad. w slr Representing: gez. K.H. F r a n k Certified: Marturh registrator St. S. I. 64