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<DESCRIPTION>EXHIBIT 99.2N
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               CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS


We consent to the reference to our firm under the caption "Independent Auditors"
and to the  use of  our  report  dated  September  20,  2002,  in  Pre-Effective
Amendment  Number 2 to the  Registration  Statement (Form N-2 No.  333-97283 and
811-21168) of Neuberger Berman Intermediate Municipal Fund Inc.


                                                              ERNST & YOUNG LLP

Boston, Massachusetts
September 20, 2002


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