Surrey Annual Financial Reports - City Finance & Bylaws
Surrey, British Columbia publishes annual financial reports and consolidated financial statements that record municipal revenues, expenditures and audited results. This guide explains where to find those reports in the City of Surrey portal, how to download audited financial statements, and what offices to contact for questions or records requests. Use the steps below to locate the current year report, historical reports, and associated notes and auditor opinions.
Where to find annual financial reports
The City posts annual reports and audited financial statements on its official website and in the corporate finance section. Start at the City of Surrey finance or annual reports page and look for "Annual Report", "Audited Financial Statements" or "Financial Statements" links. For formal requests, see the city contact and records pages below.[1]
How the reports are organized
- Annual Report: narrative overview, council message, and highlights.
- Audited Financial Statements: consolidated statement of financial position, operations, cash flows and notes.
- Schedule of financial indicators, reserves, and debt disclosures where published.
Penalties & Enforcement
The City and provincial legislation require municipalities to prepare and make available annual financial statements; specific enforcement measures and fines for non-publication are not listed on the City of Surrey pages cited here. For statutory obligations and potential enforcement, consult provincial legislation or contact the City finance office directly.[1]
- Fines: not specified on the cited page.
- Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offence amounts or ranges are not specified on the cited page.
- Non-monetary sanctions: orders, directives or court action are not specified on the cited page.
- Enforcer and complaints: contact the City of Surrey Finance Department for questions about publication or completeness.[1]
- Appeals/review: not specified on the cited page; inquire with the City finance office about review timelines.
Applications & Forms
The City does not publish a separate form to "request" the annual report; reports are generally available online for download. For formal records or certified copies, a Freedom of Information request form may be used if materials are not available online.
Action steps to find and obtain reports
- Step 1: Visit the City of Surrey finance or annual reports webpage and look for the current fiscal year report.
- Step 2: Download the Annual Report PDF and the Audited Financial Statements PDF linked on the page.
- Step 3: If a report or attachment is missing, contact the City finance office to request the file or a certified copy.[1]
- Step 4: For older records or incomplete online archives, submit a Freedom of Information request per the City instructions.
FAQ
- Where can I download Surrey's most recent audited financial statements?
- The City posts audited financial statements on its annual reports or finance webpage; if missing, contact the City finance office to request the document.[1]
- Are annual reports free to access?
- Yes, annual reports and audited financial statements are generally available as free PDF downloads on the City of Surrey website.
- How do I get a certified copy or paper copy?
- Contact the City finance office for certified or paper copies; fees may apply for printing or certification as per City procedures.[1]
How-To
- Open the City of Surrey website and use the site search for "annual report" or "financial statements".
- From the annual reports page, select the fiscal year you need and click the audited financial statements PDF link.
- Download the PDF and save a copy for your records; review the auditor's report and notes for key financial details.
- If you cannot find a document online, contact the City finance office or submit a Freedom of Information request.
Key Takeaways
- Annual reports and audited financial statements are published on the City of Surrey website.
- Contact the City finance office for certified copies or if items are missing online.[1]