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Local government financial index data verification

Nov 19, 2024

LG Alert

Re-designing local government financial ratios and indicators for the new Local Government Financial Index.
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Model Financial Statements 2023-24 update

Jun 25, 2024

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has released updated Model Financial Statements (MFS) guidance material for 2023-24 for all classes of local governments.
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Local government guidance: undertaking your next prescribed budget review

Dec 5, 2023

LG Alert

Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations now requires local governments to undertake a review of their 2023-24 annual budget no earlier than 31 December 2023 and no later than 29 February 2024.

Submission of annual financial statements to the auditor

Sep 21, 2023

LG Alert

Section 6.4 of the Local Government Act 1995 sets out the obligations of local governments with regards to their annual financial reporting.
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Local government financial reporting: non-accredited valuation contractors

Jun 2, 2023

LG Alert

Local governments have obligations to provide valuations for financial reporting purposes.
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Model Financial Statements for 2022-23 โ€” guidelines and templates

May 16, 2023

LG Alert

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) has released the Model Financial Statements (MFS) guidance material/templates that includes tiered and reduced financial reporting for local governments aligned with the State Governmentโ€™s reform agenda.
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Local Governments Financial Audit Preparedness 2021-22

Jun 15, 2022

LG Alert

With the start of the new financial year, WA local governments should ensure that they are in a position to allow the preparation of their financial statements and financial audits run as smoothly as possible.
Page reviewed 23 August 2023