CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We  consent  to  the  reference  to  our  firm  under  the  captions  "Financial
Highlights" and "Counsel and Independent  Auditors" and to the use of our report
dated  June 3, 2002,  which  incorporated  by  reference,  in this  Registration
Statement  (Form N-1A Nos.  33-7496 and 811-4764) of Dreyfus  Premier  Municipal
Bond Fund.






                                         ERNST & YOUNG LLP

 New York, New York
 August 19, 2002