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Financial information return manual for municipalities

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the... More ≫

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The Municipal Government Act requires that each municipality annually prepare a financial information return (FIR) and that each municipality prepare annual financial statements of the municipality in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This manual is intended to assist municipalities in meeting these reporting requirements.

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Ministerial Order MSD:035/23 [Municipal Affairs]

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Twenty-four municipalities and two regional services commissions have requested more time to submit their 2022 financial reporting. This ministerial order extends the timelines for Westlock... More ≫

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Twenty-four municipalities and two regional services commissions have requested more time to submit their 2022 financial reporting. This ministerial order extends the timelines for Westlock Regional Waste Management Commission and North Forty Mile Regional Waste Management Services Commission.

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Ministerial Order MSD:034/23 [Municipal Affairs]

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Twenty-four municipalities and two regional services commissions have requested more time to submit their 2022 financial reporting. This ministerial order extends the timelines for the following... More ≫

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Twenty-four municipalities and two regional services commissions have requested more time to submit their 2022 financial reporting. This ministerial order extends the timelines for the following municipalities: Summer, Village of South Baptiste,, Village of Bawlf, Village of Big Valley, Village of Cowley, Village of Donnelly, Village of Lomond, Village of Ryley, Village of Vilna, Town of Cochrane, Town of Crossfield, Town of Devon, Town of Drumheller, Town of High Level, Town of High River, Town of Olds, Town of Spirit River, Town of Strathmore, City of Wetaskiwin, Kananaskis Improvement District, Municipality of Jasper, Big Lakes County, Kneehill County, Municipal District of Bighorn No.8, and Strathcona County.

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Ministerial Order MSD:026/23 [Municipal Affairs]

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The City of Chestermere has requested an extension until April 17, 2023, to complete its first reporting of financial institution account reconciliations, and to change the date for the provision... More ≫

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The City of Chestermere has requested an extension until April 17, 2023, to complete its first reporting of financial institution account reconciliations, and to change the date for the provision of all account reconciliations required by Ministerial Order MSD:022/23 to the minister and the official administrator.

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Municipal financial reporting requirements

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for... More ≫

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Section 276 of the Municipal Government Act (MGA) requires every municipality to prepare its annual financial statements in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles for municipal governments recommended by the Canadian Institution of Chartered Accountants (CICA), and in accordance with any modification of the principles or supplementary requirements established by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

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