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Proposed Changes to the 2023 Financial Information Return
February 23, 2023
The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) is updating the 2023 Financial Information Return (FIR) to reflect recent Public Sector Accounting Standard changes, among other changes. Draft 2023 Financial Information Return Please note: The draft 2023 FIR template should not be considered final. Additional amendments may be made to the template following the feedback […]
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. […]
SMART VIEW UPGRADE – VERSION 22.100
February 23, 2023
A new version of Smart View (Version 22.100) 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 22.100 Please read the […]
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).