Available Online - 2025 Municipal Financial Report Form A - for Counties

March 4, 2026

To: County Clerks and Treasurers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR), State and Local Finance Division posted the 2025 Financial Report – Form A on our website.

General Information

  • Due dates:
    • May 1, 2026
    • May 15, 2026 extension – DOR automatically grants an extension to May 15, 2026. You do not have to send an extension request.
  • You can review your county's prior year financial report summary within MyDORGov
  • Both the Departments of Administration and Transportation use this completed form when calculating future aid payments.

E-Filing Information

  • Form A is available on our Financial Reports web page
  • Email authorization – you must enter your email address and click the link provided via email to view the form
  • Contact information – you must provide contact information if you are entering the system for the first time

Completing the form

  • Complete all required fields and e-file the form
  • You will receive a confirmation number after you successfully e-file
  • Print and/or save a copy for your records

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

  • Counties with a population over 25,000 must submit an auditor's opinion on the form (Administrative Rule Tax 16) by attaching it to the e-file
    • Amended forms – you should submit an amended Form A if:
      • You need to attach an auditor's opinion after submitting the original filing
      • Previously submitted amounts are amended
      • You can attach auditor's opinions for an amended Form A within MyDORGov
  • Due date: July 31, 2026

Note: Do not send us a copy of your CAFR unless requested

Late Filing or Non-Filing

  • Late filing – if DOR does not receive a complete and accurate form by the due date, your county will be charged a late filing penalty under state law (sec. 86.303 (7)(a)(b)(c)(d), Wis. Stats). This reduces your General Transportation Aid payments
  • Non-filing – if DOR does not receive your form; we may request to have a Certified Public Accountant complete the form using your county records. Your county is charged for this service.

Questions?

Contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov.

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