Municipal Financial Statistics for British Columbia, 2003-2008

From 2003 to 2008, this dataset contains annual financial statistics reported by municipalities in British Columbia, Canada. The data is provided by local governments to the provincial ministry and reflects Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) adopted in 2002. It likely contains metrics on municipal revenues, expenditures, assessments, and population estimates.

Use Cases

• Tracking municipal revenue and expenditure trends over time based on annual financial reporting.
• Comparing financial health and tax base assessments across different municipalities in British Columbia.
• Analyzing the impact of GAAP accounting changes on municipal financial statements from 2002 onward.
• Correlating population estimates with municipal financial data for per-capita analysis.

Strengths

• Covers a multi-year time series from 2003 to 2008, allowing for longitudinal analysis.
• Data is structured according to Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, enhancing comparability.
• Released under the permissive OGL-CA-2.0 license, facilitating reuse.

Limitations

• The ministry explicitly states it does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the data, advising users to contact local governments for confirmation.
• Column names and a precise row count are unknown, limiting understanding of the dataset's granularity and scope.
• The 'last updated' metadata dates are inconsistent and project into the future (e.g., 2026), casting doubt on metadata reliability.

Provenance

Source

Government of British Columbia | Gouvernment de la Colombie-Britannique

Collection Method

Data provided by local governments in annual financial reporting forms to the ministry, which performs checks but does not guarantee accuracy.

Time Range

2003-2008

Freshness

2026-04-17 15:38:48.597055

Geography

Municipalities in British Columbia, Canada