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Local Government Regulations Amendment Regulations 2023
Jul 13, 2023
LG Alert
Great news for WA local government, with the second tranche of amendments to implement the Model Financial Statements gazetted on 30 June 2023.
Financial hardship provisions under the Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022 to end
Jan 30, 2023
LG Alert
A Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022 (the Order) was made by the Minister for Local Government and published in the Government Gazette on 24 June 2022.
Audit results report identifies financial audit issues
Sep 20, 2022
LG Alert
The Auditor General has tabled in Parliament the Financial Audit Results — Local Government 2020-21. At the time of tabling 16 audits remained outstanding.
Local Government Financial Better Practice Review Program
Aug 25, 2022
LG Alert
The Financial Better Practice Review Program is a new DLGSC initiative to strengthen the local government sector.
Local Government (COVID-19 Response) Amendment Order 2022
Jun 30, 2022
LG Alert
The Local Government Amendment (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020 enables the Minister for Local Government to make an order that modifies or suspends provisions of the Local Government Act 1995 (the Act) and Regulations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Financial Health Indicator
Jun 23, 2022
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is reviewing the Financial Health Indicator, which is available on the MyCouncil website.
Local Government Regulations Amendment (Financial Management and Audit) Regulations 2022
Jun 17, 2022
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (the department) is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for the 2022-23 financial year.
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.
2022-23 Budget and proposed regulatory changes
Jun 13, 2022
LG Alert
The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is working with local government stakeholders towards the introduction of Model Financial Statements for 2022-23 financial year.
Model Financial Statements for local governments
Sep 7, 2021
DLGSC has started work on a set of Model Financial Statements for WA’s local governments.
MyCouncil website updated
Sep 1, 2021
Western Australian ratepayers and residents now have access to the most up to date information on how their councils are performing individually and against others.
Accounting for Cash in Lieu of Open Space
Jun 3, 2021
LG Alert
Amendments to section 154 of the Planning and Development Act 2005 (PDA) changed the accounting treatment for cash in lieu of open space contributions received on or after 12 September 2020.
Amendments to Regulations applying to local governments’ 2019-20 audited financial statements
Nov 9, 2020
LG Alert
The Local Government (Financial Management) Amendment Regulations 2020 have been published in the Government Gazette (6 November 2020).
Proposed amendments to Local Government Financial Management Regulations
Oct 27, 2020
LG Alert
The proposed amendments to the Local Government Financial Management Regulations for valuation of assets from 2019-20 onwards are expected to be considered at the Executive Council Meeting of 3 November 2020.
MyCouncil website keeps ratepayers and residents up to date on how their councils manage their money
Jul 1, 2020
Ratepayers and residents throughout Western Australia will be able to keep an eye on how their councils are performing, thanks to the latest figures provided on the State Government's MyCouncil website.
WATC Financial Sustainability Modelling
Jun 26, 2020
LG Alert
Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC) has developed a financial model to help local governments evaluate their solvency and sustainability.
2019/2020 Budget Review
Feb 25, 2020
LG Alert
Under Regulation 33A of the Local Government (Financial Management) Regulations 1996 (FMR), between 1 January and 31 March in each financial year, a local government must carry out a review of its budget for that year.
Regulation Amendment Changes to Fixed Term Deposit Investment Period
Aug 21, 2019
Ministerial Circular 4 2017
I am pleased to advise that following feedback from the local government sector, the McGowan Government has responded to requests to change the period of time that local governments can invest in fixed term deposits.
Smart Hub now accepting Annual Financial Reports and Grants Commission Returns
Oct 24, 2017
Departmental Circular 19 2015
To reduce the reporting burden on local governments, audited Annual Financial Reports and Western Australian Local Government Grants Commission returns can now be submitted via online forms within Smart Hub.
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23 August 2023
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