To the Department of Equestrian Revenue,
237 Star Avenue,
Canterlot;

Request for Disaster Aid #35A,
Eighth month of 1001, Seventh Day,
All amounts in bits;

Three households, roofs destroyed,
Plus two shopkeepers temporarily unemployed,
$852;

One water tower, misappropriated,
Replacement value (once depreciated)
$2,189;

Damage to city water supply
(Surplus to damages above applied)
$658;

One travel wagon (highly modified)
Owned by non-resident (unidentified)
$1,890;

Total expenditure $5,589,
Rapid payment would suit us fine,
We'll take a check;

That's all this week, be well, take care,
Signed, Mayor Marian Mare.
P. S. how's the foal?

To the City of Ponyville, Office of Mayor,
From Senior Auditor Laissez-Faire,
Re: Request #35A of 1001;

After investigation we've debated
And decided your numbers are somewhat inflated
To wit;

Thatching is cheap and within your ability,
And store closures not our responsibility,
Reduced to $340;

The tower depreciation was insufficient
With modern systems much more efficient,
Item refused;

But modernizing the village water supply
Is covered by grants for which you may apply
(Forms enclosed).

The damaged wagon belongs to WHO?
If you can't find them, don't ask us to,
Item refused;

Total $340, to which we append
"Putting Up With Twilight Sparkle" damage stipend
$1000.

All in all, a rather light week,
But don't use that as an excuse to seek
A re-evaluation.

Signed, Laissez-Faire, Esq.
P. S. County's fine, how's by you?
See you next week.

Author's Note

OK, the padding can stop now.