Budgets and Finances

The Township of West Lincoln provides a responsible and balanced approach to budgeting and managing municipal finances. Once the annual budget is approved, Council receives quarterly financial updates from staff, and at the completion of the year, the Township’s finances are audited by an independent firm. 

The Township is committed to a transparent budget process and to providing information in an easy-to-understand format. Openbook presents budget data using charts, tables, graphs and maps.

Budgets

2026 Budget

On September 22, 2025, Council adopted the following timeline for 2026 Budget deliberations.

• November 17, 2025: Mayor presents proposed 2026 Budget.
• November 18, 2025: Start of Council amendment period. Council has 30 business days to propose changes to budget.
• December 31, 2025: Deadline for Council amendment period submissions.
• January 2, 2026 - January 9, 2026: Administration review of budget amendments and determine financial implications.
• January 12, 2026: Council meeting. Discuss/vote on proposed budget amendments.
• January 13, 2026: Council meeting. Discuss/vote on proposed budget amendments (if required).
• January 13/14, 2026 - January 27/28, 2026: Veto period. Mayor has 10 business days to veto Council-made amendments (start and end dates contingent on budget amendment deliberations meeting).
• January 27/28, 2026 - February 17/18, 2026: Post Mayor veto period. Council has 15 business days to override any Mayor vetoes.
• February 18, 2026: Last possible date for budget adoption.

Financial Statements

Below you can find the Township's Annual Financial Statements. Contact us to request earlier statements than those listed below

2023 Financial Statement

2022 Financial Statement

2021 Financial Statement

2020 Financial Statement

2019 Financial Statement