Oakville’s 2022 Annual Report now available online
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Town of Oakville is pleased to release the 2022 Annual Report, highlighting key achievements in delivering on the goals outlined in the 2019-2022 Strategic Plan and continued success in maintaining Oakville’s fiscal health.
The town’s independent external auditors, KPMG, have again provided an unqualified audit opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements. An unqualified, or “clean” audit opinion indicates that the financial statements prepared by the town are a fair presentation of the town’s financial position and financial results for the past year.
The 2022 Annual Report is available in a web page format following the town’s refresh of the Town of Oakville website, with easier navigation and more accessible features. Anyone requiring a plain text version of the 2022 Annual Report can request by emailing communications@oakville.ca.
The report outlines some of the town’s key accomplishments in 2022, including:
“Thanks to years of fiscal discipline and performance-based budgeting, Oakville has a strong financial position, as evidenced by its independent auditors' endorsement of our current financial statements. We are committed to maintaining tax rates at or below inflation, and our strong reserve levels allow us to continue improving the quality of life for our residents.”
- Mayor Rob Burton
“Along with the successful conclusion of the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan, Oakville made headway in a number of areas such as mobility and transportation strategy, digital transformation of many processes and reduction in the town’s energy use. I want to thank staff for their relentless efforts in delivering high-quality programs and services to make Oakville more livable.”
- Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer
The town’s independent external auditors, KPMG, have again provided an unqualified audit opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements. An unqualified, or “clean” audit opinion indicates that the financial statements prepared by the town are a fair presentation of the town’s financial position and financial results for the past year.
The 2022 Annual Report is available in a web page format following the town’s refresh of the Town of Oakville website, with easier navigation and more accessible features. Anyone requiring a plain text version of the 2022 Annual Report can request by emailing communications@oakville.ca.
The report outlines some of the town’s key accomplishments in 2022, including:
- Beginning construction of a new recreation and culture complex and outdoor amenities north of Neyagawa Boulevard and Dundas Street
- Expanding recreational trails by 5 km, new roadway active transportation (sidewalks and multi-use paths) by 25 km, and parkland by 87 hectares
- Focusing on road safety by implementing community safety zones at 11 new sites and completing traffic calming surveys on 22 streets
- Improving transit experience with the launch of curb-to-curb shared-ride service in fully accessible transit vehicles, and free Wi-Fi available on all buses
- Enhancing digital offerings such as information kiosks and real-time parking availability signage in the downtown; and fully online system for development engineering, signs, and noise exemption permits
- Progressing on growth reviews for Midtown and preserving heritage through the restoration of the Coach House at the Oakville Museum
- Promoting awareness of Indigenous history through initiatives such as Oakville's first orange crosswalk, which honours residential school children
- Exploring deep energy retrofits and pre-feasibility studies for district energy systems, and expanding electric vehicle infrastructure by 16 dual charging stations
Quotes
“Thanks to years of fiscal discipline and performance-based budgeting, Oakville has a strong financial position, as evidenced by its independent auditors' endorsement of our current financial statements. We are committed to maintaining tax rates at or below inflation, and our strong reserve levels allow us to continue improving the quality of life for our residents.”
- Mayor Rob Burton
“Along with the successful conclusion of the 2019–2022 Strategic Plan, Oakville made headway in a number of areas such as mobility and transportation strategy, digital transformation of many processes and reduction in the town’s energy use. I want to thank staff for their relentless efforts in delivering high-quality programs and services to make Oakville more livable.”
- Jane Clohecy, Chief Administrative Officer