Where to Find Long Beach Annual Financial Report Online

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Long Beach, California publishes its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and related financial reports online so residents, journalists and businesses can review audited city finances. This guide explains where to locate the current and past annual reports, which Long Beach office prepares and publishes them, how to request printed or certified copies, and the practical steps to verify dates and auditor statements. The links below point to the City of Long Beach official pages where the PDFs are hosted and to the office that audits or reviews the citys financial statements. Information is current as of February 2026 unless the linked page shows a later update.

Where to find the annual financial report online

The City of Long Beach posts its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and related financial reports on the Finance Departments Financial Reports page, where you can download the latest PDF and prior years reports for review.[1]

  • Download the most recent CAFR PDF from the Financial Reports index.
  • Review the audited financial statements and managements discussion and analysis included in the CAFR.
  • Check the PDF date and the auditors report page to confirm the fiscal year covered and audit completion date.
Download the CAFR PDF for the latest audited figures.

Penalties & Enforcement

The City Finance Department publishes financial reports and the City Auditor performs audits and reviews of those reports. Specific statutory penalties, fines or administrative sanctions for failures related to publication or filing of the CAFR are not detailed on the City Auditors page cited here; see the listed office contacts to report concerns or request review.[3]

  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page.
  • Escalation for repeat or continuing offences: not specified on the cited page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: not specified on the cited page; typical actions may include audit follow-up, public reporting, and referral to legal counsel where applicable.
  • Enforcers and reviewers: Finance Department publishes reports; City Auditor examines and reports on audit findings. To report a concern use the Auditor or Finance contact pages in Resources below.
  • Appeals and review: not specified on the cited page; follow Auditor and Finance department procedures as noted on their official contact pages for requests and reviews.
Penalties for failure to submit an annual report are not specified on the cited page.

Applications & Forms

No special application is required to download published CAFR files; the Finance Department provides PDFs for public access. For printed or certified copies, or public records requests, follow the Finance or City Clerk procedures described on the Finance Department pages.[2]

No special application is required to access published reports online.

FAQ

How do I download the latest CAFR for Long Beach?
Visit the City of Long Beach Finance Departments Financial Reports page and click the PDF link for the most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
Who prepares and publishes the CAFR?
The City of Long Beach Finance Department prepares and publishes the CAFR; the City Auditor performs audits and issues an independent auditors report.
Can I request a printed or certified copy?
Yes; request procedures and any applicable fees are handled through the Citys public records process or Finance Department contact channels listed in Resources.

How-To

  1. Open the City of Long Beach Finance Financial Reports page.
  2. Locate the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) entry for the fiscal year you need.
  3. Download the PDF and review the auditors opinion and the managements discussion and analysis.
  4. If you need a certified copy or printed version, submit a public records request through the City Clerk or contact Finance for instructions.

Key Takeaways

  • Long Beach posts the CAFR as a PDF for public download.
  • Finance publishes the reports; the City Auditor issues audit opinions.
  • Printed or certified copies require a records request via official City channels.

Help and Support / Resources


  1. [1] City of Long Beach  Finance - Financial Reports
  2. [2] City of Long Beach  Finance Department
  3. [3] City of Long Beach  City Auditor