This page provides MRSC-created tools, checklists, and templates to assist in the preparation and planning of key financial documents for cities and counties in Washington State.

Auditing

• Audit Preparation Checklist
• Federal Single Audit Checklist

Budgeting

• Budget Preparation Checklist for Small Entities
• Budget Document Assessment Tool
• Glossary of Budget Terms
• Sample Budget Ordinance
• Sample Budget Request Letter
• Sample Budget Message

Compliance

• 2018 Legal Compliance Calendar for Clerk/Treasurers and Finance Departments - includes new deadline for lodging tax reports

Financial Reporting

• Annual Report Preparation Checklist (cities, towns, counties)
• Annual Report Preparation Checklist (special purpose districts)
• Checklist for Internal Review Annual Financial Report

Purchasing

• Purchasing and Bidding Chart

Recommended Resources from Other Organizations

• WA Department of Commerce: Limitations on Municipal Debt - Lists statutory debt limits for different types of local governments
• GFOA: Sample Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
• WA State Auditor's Office: Internal Control Checklist for Local Governments
• WA State Auditor's Office: Performance Center Resource Database