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The finance team manages all financial services for the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability. Finance works closely with all departments to meet all internal and external financial reporting requirements.
We process incoming and outgoing invoices and can answer inquiries about the general management of corporate funds.
Email us: accountspayable@uclg.on.ca
For Bids and Tenders (Purchasing/Procurement): Bids, public tenders, vendor agreements, and information on agreements for corporate construction and road projects.
Email us: purchasing@uclg.on.ca
Plans, Budgets & Reports
Open Data & Transparency: Our Financial Roadmap
Council Renumeration and Expenses
Councilor's allowance amounts are based on the income of each councilor as referenced by Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and determined by by-law. Expenses also include all travel related expenses incurred by members of council on Counties business.
Section 284(1) of the Municipal Act, R.S.O 2001, requires the treasurer of every municipality to prepare and submit to council by March 31 each year, an itemized statement of the remunerations and expenses paid to each member of council in respect of his or her services as a member of council in the preceding year.
STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR COUNTIES COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES
TO LOCAL BOARDS FOR THE YEAR 2025 -Part 1
STATEMENT OF REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES FOR COUNTIES COUNCILLORS AND APPOINTEES
TO LOCAL BOARDS FOR THE YEAR 2025 - Part 2
Discover how we maximize asset benefits, minimize risk, and balance full lifecycle costs to keep our infrastructure thriving in a sustainable manner.
Discover our commitment to keeping the council and the community well informed about our financial position! Explore our audited financial statements and annual reports.
Discover how businesses can submit electronic tenders, use our bids & tenders portal, and explore local procurement opportunities.
YOUR LOCAL MUNICIPALITY MANAGES ALL BILLING DETAILS DIRECTLY
THE UNITED COUNTIES OF LEEDS AND GRENVILLE DOES NOT ISSUE PROPERTY TAX BILLS.
You can find the name of your specific local office printed on your most recent tax statement. To find their phone number, email, or address, please click the appropriate municipal link listed below.
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville offers a tax deferral program for low income seniors and low income disabled persons. The By-Law and application form provides general information on the eligibility requirements and how the tax deferral works. Eligible persons must apply annually by June 30th of each taxation year for which the deferral is requested.
Property Taxes & Policy
Within the Counties of Leeds and Grenville the responsibility of setting tax policy has been done in a cooperative approach between the ten local municipal treasurers and Counties staff. Counties council, in turn, has been responsive to the recommendations made and has been proactive in the vision of creating a competitive economic environment in Leeds and Grenville for all property classes.
Once the Counties levy requirements have been determined for the current year, tax rates are calculated for each of the property tax classes (such as residential, industrial, commercial, etc.).
In addition to the Counties establishing tax rates for Counties purposes, the Province establishes school board tax rates and each of the local municipalities in Leeds and Grenville establish tax rates for their own purpose.
The Annual Budget is a continuous, integrative process that takes several months to complete. The budget draws on a wide range of sources. It is an integrated process that encapsulates the County's services, service levels, policies, public input, plans, and Council priorities into a consolidated financial roadmap.
Many factors inform the budget process annually, including:
Traditional Budgeting - a technique in which all expenses are based on the previous year’s budget and are reviewed/adjusted annually based on inflationary impacts and new expenditures/revenue.
Understanding the Operating Budget
The operating budget covers day-to-day spending on services such as road maintenance, community centres, and parks and trail maintenance.
Examples of Operating Expenses
Understanding the Capital Budget
The capital budget includes major infrastructure projects such as roads, vehicles/equipment, parks, sidewalks, trails, streetlights, playgrounds and buildings. It includes both the development of new, and the maintenance/rehabilitation of existing infrastructure.
Examples of Capital Expenses
How the County Budget is Managed
The budget is the financial plan that directs the flow of funds to programs and services in the County. It is developed based on the current strategic plan, operating plans as well as policies and initiatives approved by Council.
In the Accounting Services department, the preparation and presentation of the annual operating and capital budgets and forecasts are coordinated, and recommendations to Council for tax ratio and tax rates are developed. Reporting on budget versus actuals is provided, and financial analysis related to various County projects is performed. Coordination of the year-end audit, financial statement preparation, and the annual Financial Information Return (FIR) are also the responsibilities of the department.
Financial Services
Contact Us
United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
25 Central Ave. W, Suite 100
Brockville, Ontario K6V 4N6
Telephone: 613-342-3840
Toll Free: 1-800-770-2170
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