Overview
Effective planning and reporting by councils is essential for ensuring transparency and accountability to the community and other levels of government.
The resources on this page support Victorian councils to meet their legislative obligations to plan and report on their performance over the short, medium and long term.
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2016-17 ZIP, 37151.47 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2017-18 ZIP, 29826.74 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2018-19 ZIP, 33415.82 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2019-20 ZIP, 37314.63 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2020-21 ZIP, 47615.97 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2021-22 ZIP, 36531.76 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2022-23 ZIP, 38962.66 KB
Adopted Budget Data of Victorian Councils 2023-24 XLSX, 654.46 KB
Report on 2017-18 Council Budgets (DOCX, 2.26MB)
Report on 2017-18 Council Budgets (PDF, 590KB)
Report on 2018-19 Council Budgets DOCX, 2829.69 KB
Report on 2018-19 Council Budgets PDF, 460.91 KB
Report on 2019-20 Council Budgets DOCX, 2082.3 KB
Report on 2019-20 Council Budgets PDF, 576.87 KB
Report on 2020-21 Council Budgets DOCX, 744.97 KB
Report on 2020-21 Council Budgets PDF, 2879.37 KB
Report on 2021-22 Council Budgets DOCX, 6873.55 KB
Report on 2021-22 Council Budgets PDF, 3531.57 KB
Report on 2022-23 Council Budgets DOCX, 6915.78 KB
Report on 2022-23 Council Budgets PDF, 3590.27 KB
Local Government Planning and Reporting Guides and Templates
Guidance to assist in the preparation of the Asset Plan.
Guidance to assist in the preparation of the Financial Plan.
The Local Government Model Budget is published each year to assist councils in preparing their budget in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements and better practice.
Guidance to assist councils in preparing their budget and notes in accordance with the Local Government Model Budget, Australian Accounting Standards and other applicable authoritative requirements.
The Local Government Model Financial Report (LGMFR) is published by Local Government Victoria each year to assist councils in preparing annual financial statements in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
Guidance to assist councils in the preparation of their Annual Report Performance Reporting 2024-25
Performance Statement
Report of Operations
Accessible Version (Word Document)
Guidance to assist councils reporting against Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) 2024-25
- Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Guide 2024-25 PDF, 1376.23 KB
- Performance Data Submission Guide 2024-25 PDF, 601.31 KB
Template
Accessible Versions (Word Documents)
- Performance Reporting Framework Indicator Guide 2024-25 DOCX, 4553.42 KB
- Performance Data Submission Guide 2024-25 DOCX, 1424.95 KB
Local Government Sector KPI Catalogue to assist councils in identifying and reviewing financial and service indicators for councils own reporting purposes.
Guidance to assist councils reporting against Local Government Performance Reporting Framework (LGPRF) and Target Setting for the 2025-26 reporting year.
Target Setting
Accessible Versions (Word Documents)
Guidance to assist councils develop a Revenue and Rating strategy.
- Appendix One – Ministerial Guidelines Relating to Payment of Rates and Charges (Coming 2025).
- Appendix Two - Minister’s Good Practice Guidelines Relating to Service Rates and Charges
PDF, 215.14 KB - Appendix Two - Minister’s Good Practice Guidelines Relating to Service Rates and Charges
DOCX, 1029.51 KB - Appendix Three – Supporting Documents PDF, 616.21 KB
- Appendix Three – Supporting Documents DOCX, 2181.48 KB
Guidelines for councils using differential rating. These guidelines were published in the Government Gazette in 2013. Councils must have regard for these guidelines when setting differential rates.
- Ministerial Guidelines for Differential Rating - April 2013 (PDF)
- Ministerial Guidelines for Differential Rating - April 2013 (DOCX)
Local Government Act 1989 Special Rates and Special Charges
See the government gazette
Guidance to assist in the preparation of the Workforce Plan.
Guidance on related party disclosures included in the financial statements in line with AASB 124 Related Party Disclosures.
Guidance to assist councils in accounting for landfills including a worked example and supporting calculations.
Guidance to assist councils in accounting for natural disasters.
Guidance to assist Victorian councils prepare for and apply changes to the Australian Accounting Standards that impact the 2018-19 and future reporting periods.
Guidance to assist in the preparation of the Recruitment Policy.