CAFR / ACFR Deadlines in Florida
If you searched for CAFR deadlines in Florida — including for specific cities like Satellite Beach or Edgewater — you may be looking for government financial reporting deadlines, not Florida LLC annual report deadlines. These are two entirely different requirements, and this page explains the difference so you can find the right information.
What is a CAFR / ACFR?
A CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) — now more commonly called an ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) — is a detailed set of financial statements prepared by state and local government entities. Cities, counties, school districts, and special districts in Florida are typically required to produce these reports.
The CAFR/ACFR includes audited financial statements, management discussion and analysis, notes, and supplementary information. It is governed by standards from the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and state-level requirements under Section 218.39, Florida Statutes.
Key point: CAFR/ACFR deadlines vary by entity and fiscal year. There is no single statewide due date the way there is for Florida LLC annual reports.
CAFR deadlines are not LLC annual report deadlines
A common source of confusion: the phrase "annual report" appears in both contexts, but they refer to completely different filings.
| CAFR / ACFR | FL LLC Annual Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Filed by | Government entities | Florida LLCs |
| Due date | Varies by entity & fiscal year | May 1 every year |
| Filed with | FL Auditor General / governing body | Sunbiz (FL Division of Corporations) |
| Fee | Audit costs (varies) | $138.75 (+ $400 late fee) |
| Content | Audited financial statements | Business info update (agent, address) |
If you are a Florida LLC owner looking for your annual report deadline, you likely need the Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline 2026 guide instead.
Missed your CAFR/ACFR deadline? Steps to take in 2025 and 2026
If an internal reporting target has passed, treat it as a municipal or entity workflow issue—not a Sunbiz LLC filing. There is no statewide $400-style late fee for a late government ACFR.
First 48 hours: document the delay and notify leadership
Record what was due, what is incomplete, and who owns the next step. Notify finance leadership and the clerk or city manager per your organization's protocol.
Working with your external auditor on a late ACFR
Contact the external audit firm to reset fieldwork, deliverables, and draft report timing. Late reports often require revised council or commission agenda planning.
Public transparency and governing board acceptance
Most entities publish the ACFR after governing-body acceptance. A delay may affect public financial transparency until the report is finalized and posted on the entity's official site.
Not the same as a missed Florida LLC annual report
LLC owners file annual reports through Sunbiz by May 1 with a known late-fee structure. Government ACFR requirements use different offices, timelines, and consequences. See our missed Florida LLC annual report guide only if you are a business owner—not a municipal finance department.
Track next year's submission in ComplianceGuard
After you confirm the next target date with your entity, add it as a custom deadline in ComplianceGuard for reminders at 30, 7, and 1 day before the date.
Understanding 2025 vs. 2026 on CAFR searches
"2025 CAFR deadline" searches
Often refers to a fiscal year that ends in 2025 or a report labeled with the 2025 fiscal period—even if work continues into 2026.
"2026 CAFR deadline" searches
Often refers to audit completion, governing-body acceptance, or website publication occurring in calendar 2026. It does not imply a single statewide due date.
How to label reminders in ComplianceGuard
Use a title that names the entity and fiscal year once the finance department confirms the date (for example, “Edgewater ACFR — FY ending 2025”). Update the entry when the city publishes a new internal target.
Florida cities: Satellite Beach, Edgewater, and municipal deadlines
City-specific CAFR/ACFR timetables are confirmed locally. This page explains the general framework; our municipal guide walks through individual cities in more detail.
Satellite Beach — how to confirm your ACFR due date
Contact the City of Satellite Beach finance department or clerk and review official city publications. Do not rely on third-party dates. See the Satellite Beach section of our municipal ACFR guide.
Edgewater — how to confirm your ACFR due date
Contact the City of Edgewater finance department or clerk and search the city website for published ACFR or CAFR documents. See the Edgewater section of our municipal ACFR guide.
When to use the municipal compliance guide vs. this page
Use this page for CAFR vs. LLC disambiguation and general missed-deadline guidance. Use the Florida municipal ACFR compliance guide when you need city-level confirmation steps for Satellite Beach, Edgewater, and other municipalities.
How to find your specific CAFR deadline
Since CAFR/ACFR deadlines vary by entity, here is how to confirm yours:
- Contact your entity's finance department — they will know the fiscal year end and the reporting deadline set by the governing body or applicable statute.
- Check the Florida Auditor General's office — the Florida Auditor General oversees local government financial reporting and publishes guidance on filing requirements.
- Review Florida Statutes — Section 218.39 outlines annual financial reporting requirements for local governmental entities, including submission timelines.
Many Florida local governments operate on an October 1 – September 30 fiscal year, with audit reports typically due within 6–9 months of fiscal year end. However, this varies — always confirm with the specific entity.
Track any compliance deadline with a reminder
Whether you need to track a CAFR submission date, a Florida LLC annual report deadline, or any other compliance due date, ComplianceGuard lets you create a custom deadline and receive email reminders before it's due.
If you know your CAFR deadline, you can add it as a custom one-time or recurring deadline. ComplianceGuard will send reminders at 30 days, 7 days, and 1 day before the date.
Set a Reminder for Any Deadline
Know your CAFR due date? Add it to ComplianceGuard and get reminded automatically.
Or if you're a Florida LLC owner, add your May 1 annual report deadline and avoid the $400 late fee.
ComplianceGuard provides reminders only and does not file on your behalf.
Looking for Florida LLC annual report information?
If you reached this page but actually need help with your Florida LLC annual report, here are our most relevant guides:
This page is for informational purposes — always confirm CAFR/ACFR reporting requirements with the relevant government entity or the Florida Auditor General's office.
Official references
Related Compliance Resources
- ComplianceGuard Home
Deadline reminders for LLC and business compliance filings.
- Florida Municipal ACFR Compliance
City and county financial reporting deadlines.
- Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline 2026
May 1 cutoff and on-time filing requirements.
- What Happens If You Miss the Florida LLC Deadline
Consequences and recovery options after May 1.
- Florida LLC Compliance Deadlines Guide
May 1 deadline, $400 late fee, and reinstatement hub for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a CAFR / ACFR?
- A CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report), now commonly called an ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report), is a detailed financial report produced by state and local government entities. It is not the same as a Florida LLC annual report filed on Sunbiz.
- When are CAFR/ACFR reports due in Florida?
- There is no single statewide deadline. Each government entity (city, county, special district) has its own fiscal year end and reporting timeline. Deadlines are typically set by the Florida Auditor General, applicable Florida Statutes, or internal policy. Contact the entity directly or check the Florida Auditor General's office for specifics.
- Is a CAFR the same as a Florida LLC annual report?
- No. A CAFR/ACFR is a government financial report. A Florida LLC annual report is a business filing due May 1 each year through Sunbiz (the Florida Division of Corporations). They are completely different requirements for different types of organizations.
- Can I set a reminder for a CAFR deadline in ComplianceGuard?
- Yes. If you know your specific CAFR/ACFR due date, you can create a custom deadline in ComplianceGuard and receive email reminders before it's due. Sign up for free and add any compliance deadline you need to track.
- Where can I find my entity's CAFR deadline?
- Check with your entity's finance department, the Florida Auditor General's office, or review the applicable Florida Statute (e.g., Section 218.39, Florida Statutes) for reporting requirements and timelines.
- What should I do if I missed a CAFR deadline in Florida?
- Notify finance leadership, document the delay, and work with your external auditor and governing body on a revised completion plan. Consequences vary by entity. This is not the same as missing a Florida LLC annual report on Sunbiz.
- What is the Satellite Beach CAFR deadline for 2025 or 2026?
- There is no single date that applies to every search. Confirm Satellite Beach’s current timetable with the city finance department or clerk and review official city publications. For city-specific steps, see our Florida municipal ACFR guide.
- What is the Edgewater, FL CAFR deadline?
- Edgewater’s schedule depends on its fiscal year and audit calendar. Contact the City of Edgewater finance department or clerk and review the city’s official website. Do not use Florida LLC annual report dates for municipal ACFR obligations.
- Why do CAFR searches mention 2025 and 2026 together?
- Searchers often mean a fiscal year ending in one calendar year with audit completion or publication in the next. The report title year, fiscal year end, and submission date are three different reference points.
- Does Florida have one CAFR due date like the May 1 LLC deadline?
- No. CAFR/ACFR deadlines vary by government entity and fiscal year. Florida LLC annual reports are due May 1 through Sunbiz—a separate requirement for private businesses.
- Where is the difference between CAFR and ACFR explained?
- Both terms describe the same type of audited government financial report. ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) is the updated label for what was historically called a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). See the introduction on this page or our Florida municipal ACFR guide for more detail.