News
SMART VIEW UPGRADE – VERSION 24.200
January 21, 2025
A new version of Smart View (Version 24.200) is available for downloading. It is recommended that all Smart FIR users download and install the new version. (Please note that older versions of Smart View must be uninstalled first.) A link to the new version is provided here: Download Smart View Version 24.200 Please read the […]
2023 FIR Awards
November 14, 2024
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 Financial Information Return (FIR) Awards. These awards recognize municipalities for their efforts and contribution in supporting the submission of timely financial information. Congratulations to: Township of Dawson Municipality of Powassan Township of Rideau Lakes City of Greater Sudbury Township […]
Help Reporting Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs) and Financial Instruments (FIs) in the FIR
April 23, 2024
**NEW! The 2023 Financial Information Return (FIR) has been updated to align with changes to Public Sector Accounting Standards and stakeholder data needs. Two new items have been added to help users complete the 2023 FIR and understand the FIR updates: Illustrative examples for reporting Asset Retirement Obligations (AROs) and Financial Instruments (FIs) in the […]
*NEW FIR Awards Framework: New Categories, More Winners
February 29, 2024
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) appreciates the time and effort municipalities devote each year to filling out the Financial Information Return (FIR), the province’s primary data collection tool of municipal financial information. Accurate timely data is a foundational block of evidence-based decision-making. This is why we are pleased to announce updates made […]
2022 FIR Awards
February 1, 2024
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to announce the 15 winners of this year’s Financial Information Return (FIR) Awards. These municipalities are being recognized for their efforts and contribution in ensuring that timely, reliable, and accurate financial information was submitted for the 2022 Financial Information Return. Congratulations to: Township of Dawson […]
GO Secure Upgraded
February 23, 2023
The Government of Ontario’s secure login gateway GO Secure has been upgraded. The new secure login is now called OPS BPS Secure. All existing GO Secure accounts have been migrated to OPS BPS Secure. Users who previously registered for a GO Secure account DO NOT need to register for a new OPS BPS Secure account. […]
2021 FIR Awards
September 19, 2022
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to announce the 15 winners of this year’s Financial Information Return (FIR) Awards. These municipalities are being recognized for their efforts and contribution in ensuring that timely, reliable, and accurate financial information was submitted for the 2021 Financial Information Return. Congratulations to: Township of Dawson Township […]
2020 FIR Awards
August 9, 2021
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing is pleased to announce the winners of the Financial Information Return (FIR) Awards. These municipalities are being recognized for their efforts in ensuring that timely, reliable and accurate financial information was submitted for the 2020 Financial Information Return. Congratulations to: Baldwin Tp (5228) Callander M (4966) Carleton Place […]
Reporting COVID-19 Expenses
March 1, 2021
This document provides guidance on the reporting of COVID-19 pandemic related expenses in the 2020 Financial Information Return (FIR).