​February 19, 2021

To: Municipal Clerks and Treasurers

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) posted the following 2020 Municipal Financial Report Forms (C and CT) in My DOR Government Account (MyDORGov). Municipal Clerks are required to electronically file (e-file) a complete and accurate form by the appropriate due date stated below. Both the Departments of Administration and Transportation use this completed form when calculating future aid payments.

• Form C – for cities and villages (and towns with proprietary funds)
• Form CT – for towns without proprietary funds

General Information

• Enhancements were made to the form for 2020. For details, view before filing:
  • Short video detailing the upgrades
  • Common questions
  • Updated instructions
• There are no new lines on Form C or CT
• Due dates:
  • March 31, 2021 – populations 2,500 or less
  • May 3, 2021 – populations over 2,500
• May 17, 2021 extension – DOR automatically grants an extension to May 17, 2021. You do not have to send an extension request.
• You may review your municipality's 2019 financial report summary on our Municipal Financial Report Summary web page

To e-file

Accessing the system:

• Access the forms in MyDORGov from the Financial Reports web page
• You must complete email authorization by entering your email address and clicking the provided link sent via email
• If entering the system for the first time, you must provide your contact information

Completing the form:

• Complete all the required fields and electronically submit 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)

• Municipalities with a population over 25,000 must also submit an auditor's opinion on the form (Administrative Rule Tax 16) by attaching it to the electronic filing
• If attaching an auditor's opinion after the original filing is submitted, or if previously submitted amounts are amended, you must submit an amended Form C/CT and attach the auditor's opinion using MyDORGov
• Due date: July 31, 2021
• Do not send us a copy of your CAFR unless requested

Late Filing or Non-Filing

• Under state law (sec. 86.303 (7)(a)(b)(c)(d), Wis. Stats.), if DOR does not receive a complete and accurate form by the due date, your municipality will be charged a late filing penalty which reduces your General Transportation Aid payments
• If DOR does not receive your form, we may request that a Certified Public Accountant complete the form using your municipal records. Your municipality is charged for this service.

U.S. Census Bureau Annual Financial Report (Form F-65)

The U.S. Census Bureau is requesting each municipality and county complete Form F-65 and submit it directly to them at ewd.local.finance@census.gov. The form is available on the Financial Reports web page.

If you have questions, contact us at lgs@wisconsin.gov or (608) 261-5341 or (608) 266-8207.