Financial Reporting

The Finance Department's primary responsibility is to manage the municipality’s financial resources in an accountable and fiscally trustworthy manner that is legislatively compliant with provincial and federal policy decisions and statutes. Each year, the Municipality of Bluewater's Finance Department works with the municipal auditors to complete audited financial statements and submit financial information returns (FIRs) to the Province.

See our budget page for information on the municipal budget. For more information on property taxes, please visit the property taxes page.

Audited financial statements

Financial statements for the Municipality of Bluewater are compiled and audited annually according to Public Sector Accounting Board standards.

Financial Information Return (FIR)

The Municipality of Bluewater is required to complete financial information return reporting annually. Bluewater's submitted FIRs can be found through the Ontario government's FIR viewing portal by selecting Bluewater from the list of municipalities:

Treasurer's Statements

Financial reporting is completed to help with decision making and increase public accountability and transparency. Annual Treasurer's Statements and Financial Statements are an important tool for Council and administration to use to report to the taxpayers on the municipal services provided with the resources at their disposal.

These reports are available for review:

Reports on this page are available in alternative formats. Please contact us and we would be happy to assist you.

Questions related to the Municipality's financial reporting can be directed to the Finance Department.

Municipality of Bluewater
14 Mill Avenue
ZURICH, ON
N0M 2T0
Phone: 519-236-4351
or 1-877-236-4351
Fax: 519-236-4329
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