The appropriations made directly for the work of the Geological Survey for the fiscal year 1926 included 12 items, amounting to $1,952,610. In addition $85,930 was appropriated for printing the reports of the Geological Survey, and $11,700 for miscellaneous printing and binding, and an allotment of $6,165 for miscellaneous supplies was made from appropriations for the Interior Department. A detailed statement of the amounts appropriated and expended is given at the end of this report. The balance shown, including a budget reserve of $11,435, is $48,055.73.