Local Government



Compliance and Advice - Compliance Audit Return
Compliance and Advice
Compliance Audit Return
Each local government is to carry out a compliance audit for the period January 1 to December 31 against the requirements included in the annual Compliance Audit Return. The return is completed online.

After the Compliance Audit Return has been presented to the Council, a certified copy of the Return along with the relevant section of the minutes and any additional information explaining or qualifying the compliance audit is to be submitted to the Director General, Department of Local Government and Regional Development.

Compliance Audit Return

Compliance Audit Return (CAR) Form


For further information on the Compliance Audit Return contact the Department on (08) 9217 1500, or by email at compliance@dlgrd.wa.gov.au.


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