New Local Government Compliance Dashboard Enhances Public Access to Financial Reporting

The Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts (DOAA) has launched the Local Government Compliance Dashboard, a powerful new online resource designed to improve transparency and public access to critical financial reporting information for local governments. The dashboard, now available on the DOAA website, serves as the official source for tracking government compliance with financial reporting requirements.

Key Features of the Local Government Compliance Dashboard

The new dashboard offers a user-friendly interface that provides real-time insights into local government financial reporting. It includes:

Compliance Requirements: A clear breakdown of the financial reporting obligations that local governments must meet.
Noncompliance Listings: A comprehensive list of local governments that have failed to meet reporting requirements.
Eligibility Status Information: Details on which local governments are eligible or ineligible to receive state grant funds.
Report Submission Status: Tracking of financial report submissions for the current reporting year and the preceding five years.
At-Risk Local Governments: Identification of municipalities that are at risk of falling into noncompliance.
Data Export Options: Users can download data related to noncompliance, eligibility, and report submissions to suit their specific needs.

State Grant Eligibility and Compliance

One of the dashboard’s most critical functions is its ability to track local governments' eligibility for state grant funds. According to Georgia law, no state agency is permitted to disburse grant funds to any local government that has not submitted all legally required audits within the past five years. The Eligibility Status Page within the dashboard provides an updated listing of local governments that are compliant and eligible for funding, as well as those that are ineligible due to noncompliance.

Financial Report Submission Deadlines

Local governments must submit their financial reports within 180 days of the end of their fiscal year to comply with statutory deadlines. The dashboard also includes a Submission Dates Table that outlines these deadlines in greater detail, ensuring that municipalities can remain informed and avoid penalties.

A Commitment to Transparency and Accountability

The launch of the Local Government Compliance Dashboard marks a significant step forward in **promoting financial accountability and transparency** in Georgia’s local governments. By providing easy access to compliance data and eligibility status, the DOAA aims to ensure that state resources are distributed equitably and that taxpayers can trust their local governments to meet financial reporting requirements.

Local Government Compliance Dashboard

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