In 1870, he was named Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury Board, while maintaining his role as Auditor General. The Auditor General's function was later to be separated from the finance department. He retired in 1878.
In 1870, he held the positions of Deputy Minister of Finance and Secretary to the Treasury Board, concurrently maintaining his position as Auditor General.  The Auditor General's responsibilities were eventually split from the finance department. He retired in 1878.