Regulation - LGIC

O.Reg 610/06 – “Financial Activities”

Regulation Number(s):
Instrument Type:
Regulation - LGIC
Bill or Act:
Bill 162
Summary of Decision:
Regulation has been approved, and was filed July 31, 2009.
Further Information:
Proposal Number:
09-MAH005
Posting Date:
May 1, 2009
Summary of Proposal:
As background to the proposed regulation:

-The Public Sector Accounting Board has approved revisions to its accounting principles (PS3150). The new principles require municipalities to report Tangible Capital Assets on their Statements of Financial Position (i.e. balance sheet) for 2009. The new principles also require a new format for municipal financial statements, and that the Tangible Capital Assets be amortized on the Statement of Operations (i.e. income statement);

-Proposed legislation (Bill 162, the Budget Measures Act, 2009) would, if passed by the legislature, make changes to provisions for City budgets and to other provisions in the City of Toronto Act, 2006, in connection with the changes to accounting principles.

O.Reg 610/06 (“Financial Activities”) provides for borrowing, investment and related financial powers of the City of Toronto

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing now proposes housekeeping amendments to the “Financial Activities” regulation under the City of Toronto Act, 2006 as consequential to proposed changes in budget terminology in Bill 162.

The proposed regulation is provided to facilitate public consultation. There has been no decision to finally proceed with the proposed regulation. The form and content of the proposed regulation are subject to change, including as a result of comments received during the consultation process.
Contact Address:
Frances Johnston, Manager
Municipal Finance Policy Branch
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay St. 13th floor
Toronto, ON M5G 2E5
fax: (416) 585-6315
Effective Date:
July 31, 2009
Decision:
Approved