Financial Reports

Reports & Information

Laois County Council publish 2 main financial reports for each year

1. Budget 
2. Annual Financial Statement

Adopted Budget 

The draft Annual Budget is presented to the Elected Members of the Council between 1st November & 8th December for the following financial year ending 31st December.

The Chief Executive's Report is presented with the statutory budget report providing further detail on expenditure/income by division. 

At the Budget Meeting, the Council is asked to consider the draft Annual Budget and to make the following decisions: 

• adopt the Annual Budget with or without amendment; 
• adopt the Annual Rate on Valuation (ARV); 
• determine the proportion of rates refunds applicable on vacant commercial premises. 

This draft Annual Budget is prepared in the prescribed format and in compliance with the provisions of the Local Government Act, 2001, Local Government Reform Act, 2014 and Regulations made under that legislation. The Budget is constructed on the principle of a “balanced budget” based on the overall level of resources available to the Council and the requirement to meet statutory, contractual, legal and other obligations. It sets out the expenditure necessary to carry out the functions of the Council and the income estimated to accrue to the Council. 

Annual Financial Statement

The Annual Financial Statement (AFS) is a document that presents a detailed and comprehensive overview of Laois County Council's financial transactions, activities, and position at the end of the financial year. It serves to provide transparency and accountability regarding the financial dealings of Laois County Council.

AFS 2023_LCC.pdf (pdf, 1.35 MB)

AFS 2022 Laois County Council.pdf (pdf, 2.05 MB)

AFS 2021_Audited.pdf (pdf, 2.08 MB)

AFS 2020_Audited.pdf (pdf, 3.46 MB)

AFS 2019_Audited .pdf (pdf, 2.87 MB)

AFS_2018_Audited.pdf (pdf, 2.77 MB)