مجموعة ٣/٢٨(٢)"بلاد فارس. الوضع المالي". [و‎‎١‎٣‎٥] (٨١٧/٢٦٩)

seen, have resulted; and study is being given to the problems thus created.
On the whole, we feel that definite encouragement has been given to the
employees of the Government and that they are working with better spirit
than formerly. We are also making progress in weeding out the incompe
tent and dishonest, and we are glad that we are obtaining the loyal services
of an increasing number of efficient and honest employees. We hope that
discipline will improve and that we shall find among officials and employ-
; ees a more general disposition to obey the regulations and orders of the
Ministry. At present, the situation in this respect is not at all satisfactory.
It should be taken for granted that, when regulations are issued, they are
to be strictly observed. It is my intention to note carefully all cases
of non-observance of regulations, and the official or employee respon
sible for such non-observance will be appropriately dealt with. No or
ganization of the size of ours can be administered on any other basis.
I he departure of Mr. Shambarger, Director-General of Accounts and
Audits, was in accordance with a privilege granted to him in his contract
and agreed upon before he left the United States. Nevertheless, the loss of
his services will be greatly regretted. Mr. Hutchins has been appointed
Acting Director-General of Accounts and Audits to serve until this res
ponsible post is permanently filled. Other important personnel changes
which have occurred since my last report include the resignation of Dr.
Atkins as Director-General of Industrial Supervision; the appointment of
Mr. Brownrigg as Director-General of Personnel; the appointment of Mr.
Ferguson as Administrator of Rationing in the Price Stabilization Sec
tion; the arrival of Messrs. Shields, Hurst, Breitenbach and Welton and
their assignment to the Road Transport Department; the appointment of
Mr. Gordon as Finance Director of Khorassan: the transfer of Mr. Chase
to the Price Stabilization Section; and the appointment of Miss Da
vidson as American Secretary of the Administrator General of the Finan
ces.
The appointment of Mr. Brownrigg. as Director-General of Personnel
was for administrative reasons, in accordance with a general policy. It was
not due to dissatisfaction with the services of Mr. Manoocherian, whose
hard work and conscientious devotion to duty are fully and gratefully ac
knowledged. 1 am especially appreciative of Mr. Manoocherian’s willingness
to remain for a time in the Personnel Administration and act in collabora
tion with Mr Brownrigg,