EXHIBIT 14(B) INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S CONSENT MUNIBOND INCOME FUND, INC.: We consent to the use in this Registration Statement on Form N-14 of our report dated July 13, 1994 appearing in the Proxy Statement and Prospectus, which is a part of such Registration Statement, and to the reference to us under the caption "Experts" also appearing in such Proxy Statement and Prospectus. DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Princeton, New Jersey February 6, 1995