Florida Municipal Compliance: ACFR (formerly CAFR) Deadlines
If you searched for CAFR deadlines in Florida cities like Satellite Beach, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, or Tallahassee, you are likely dealing with municipal ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) requirements — not Florida LLC annual report deadlines. This page explains what ACFRs are, why CAFR is now called ACFR, and how Florida municipalities handle these reporting obligations.
From CAFR to ACFR: terminology change
Historically, many governments used the term CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). Professional standards setters and industry groups have shifted to the term ACFR (Annual Comprehensive Financial Report) to describe the same type of detailed, audited financial report. In practice, you may still see both terms used in Florida statutes, city documents, or older guidance.
Regardless of the label, the report covers the municipality’s fiscal year and is typically prepared in accordance with Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards and applicable Florida law (including Section 218.39, Florida Statutes).
City-based ACFR examples in Florida
ACFR deadlines are set at the entity level. For example, Florida municipalities such as:
- Satellite Beach
- Miami
- Orlando
- Tampa
- Jacksonville
- Tallahassee
all publish audited financial reports, but their filing dates and fiscal year ends may differ. To find the exact ACFR deadline for a given city, review its finance department’s reporting calendar, the city’s charter or ordinances, and any guidance from the Florida Auditor General.
ACFR deadlines vs. Florida LLC annual reports
It is easy to mix up municipal ACFR deadlines with Florida LLC annual report deadlines because both are sometimes referred to as “annual reports.” In reality:
| Municipal ACFR | Florida LLC Annual Report | |
|---|---|---|
| Filed by | Cities and local governments (e.g., Satellite Beach, Miami) | Private Florida LLCs |
| Due date | Varies by entity and fiscal year | May 1 each year |
| Filed with | Governing body / Florida Auditor General | Sunbiz (Florida Division of Corporations) |
| Purpose | Audited financial reporting | Update LLC business records |
If you are a Florida LLC owner looking for your May 1 filing deadline, see our Florida LLC Annual Report Deadline 2026 guide.
How to confirm your city’s ACFR deadline
Because ACFR dates vary, the safest approach is to confirm directly with the municipality:
- Contact the city's finance department or clerk's office (e.g., Satellite Beach Finance Department) to ask about fiscal year end and ACFR submission dates.
- Check the city's website for an ACFR or “Annual Comprehensive Financial Report” page with recent reports and timelines.
- Review guidance from the Florida Auditor General and Florida Statutes (Section 218.39).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an ACFR and how is it different from a CAFR?
- ACFR stands for Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. It is the updated name for what was historically called a CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report). The underlying purpose is the same: a detailed, audited financial report for a state or local government entity.
- Do all Florida cities have the same ACFR deadline?
- No. Each Florida municipality sets its own reporting timetable based on fiscal year end, state law, and guidance from the Florida Auditor General. Cities like Satellite Beach, Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee may have different ACFR timelines.
- Is an ACFR the same as a Florida LLC annual report?
- No. An ACFR/CAFR is a government financial report. A Florida LLC annual report is a business filing due May 1 each year through Sunbiz. They serve different purposes and are filed with different offices.
- Can I track ACFR deadlines in ComplianceGuard?
- Yes. If you know your municipality’s ACFR deadline, you can add it as a custom deadline in ComplianceGuard and receive reminder emails before it is due.