Eight Western Australian Councils have been recognised in the State Minister for Local Government and Regional Development’s Financial Management Awards. Some 32 Western Australian Local Governments competed in the awards, which were announced in August. The awards recognise Councils that provide the most effective financial processes and reports throughout the year.
An extensive assessment process of the financial documents presented by Local Governments determines the awards. The process looks at presentation, content, effectiveness as a management and reporting tool, compliance with the Local Government Act 1995 and associated regulations, and Australian Accounting Standards.
The awards are divided into three categories, which are based on a Council’s annual budget. The highest ranked Council in each category received a Certificate of Excellence, with runners up receiving a Certificate of Merit.
Winners of the awards by category were:
Small Rural and Country Regional Local Governments
Certificate of Excellence: Shire of Three Springs
Certificate of Merit: Shire of Tammin
Rural Local Governments
Certificate of Excellence: Shire of Esperance
Certificate of Merit: Shire of Dardanup
Certificate of Merit: Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup
Metropolitan and Large Country Local Governments
Certificate of Excellence: City of Gosnells
Certificate of Merit: City of Melville
Certificate of Merit: City of Bunbury
