Section 15.2-2510 of the Code of Virginia requires localities to submit the Comparative Report Transmittal Forms and their audited Annual Financial Reports to the Auditor of Public Accounts by December 15 each year. In accordance with the requirements at Code of Virginia §15.2-2511, locality officials should send a written notification to the APA stating the reason for any delay in submitting the required financial reporting after the December 15 deadline and include the expected timeframe the locality plans to submit the required financial reporting to our office.

The County of Augusta’s Fiscal Year 2025 audit is pending due to implementation of new financial software and unusually high staff turnover in the finance department. Staff estimates being able to submit the Comparative Report Transmittal Forms and the audited Annual Financial Reports in February 2026.

On December 15, 2025, this notice was posted on the county’s website and sent to the Auditor of Public Accounts.