4.5.4 Timelines for financial accountability reporting
The department will advise organisations of the FAR reporting requirements prior to the due date. FAR reporting will be based on the organisation's operating period.
Dates for the return of FAR are based on the organisation's standard operating period. Annual FARs are due three months after the end date of the period being reported on. Examples of FAR due dates are:
- Financial year (1 Jul to 30 Jun) - Due by 1 Oct
- Calendar year (1 Jan to 31 Dec) - Due by 1 Apr
- Other (1 Oct to 30 Sep) - Due by 1 Jan
- Other (1 Nov to 31 Oct) - Due by 1 Feb
- Other (1 Apr to 31 Mar) - Due 1 Jul
If the organisation cannot complete the FAR by the due date, the department must be notified prior to the due date and provided with a reason and expected date for submission.