Local government financial statistics for long-term debt reported by regional districts in British Columbia for the year 2004. The data was provided to the ministry by local governments via annual financial reporting forms and reflects Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP). The ministry performs checks but does not guarantee accuracy, and users should contact local governments directly for confirmation.
Use Cases
- Analyzing regional debt levels based on reported long-term debt statistics.
- Comparing financial reporting practices across regional districts based on GAAP compliance.
- Assessing the relationship between debt and population estimates certified by the Minister.
- Tracking changes in local government finance from 2002 onward based on the amended schedules.
Strengths
- Data reflects Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) for local governments, implemented beginning in 2002.
- Statistics incorporate current year assessments from BC Assessment and revised population estimates certified by the Minister.
- Available in multiple file formats (XLS, HTML) for accessibility.
Limitations
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- The ministry does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the data.
Provenance
- Source
- Government of British Columbia
- Collection Method
- Data provided by local governments in annual financial reporting forms.
- Time Range
- 2004
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-04-17 15:33:49.207191; freshness should be verified.
- Geography
- Regional Districts in British Columbia, Canada