From A to F: Grading the Fiscal Transparency of Canada’s Cities, 2019

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Page Title:From A to F: Grading the Fiscal Transparency of Canada’s Cities, 2019 – C.D. Howe Institute
Article Title:From A to F: Grading the Fiscal Transparency of Canada’s Cities, 2019
URL:https://cdhowe.org/publication/f-grading-fiscal-transparency-canadas-cities-2019/
Published Date:December 10, 2019
Accessed Date:February 18, 2025

December 10, 2019 – Bad budgeting practices impede councillors, taxpayers and voters seeking accountability from city staff and elected representatives, according to a new report from the C.D. Howe Institute.

In “From A to F: Grading the Fiscal Transparency of Canada’s Cities, 2019,” authors William B.P. Robson and Farah Omran grade the clarity, comprehensiveness, and timeliness of the financial presentations of 31 major Canadian municipalities, based on their most recent budgets and financial statements and suggest how the many laggards can raise their game.

Note to Readers: This is an updated version of the report with corrected grades for Longueuil and Quebec City, Quebec.

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