This collection is a sub-subgroup (Bureau) within the Montana Department of Administration. The Local Government Services Bureau (formerly a Division) operates within the State Financial Services Division. Please see the primary finding aid for more Montana Department of Administration records.

The records of the Montana Local Government Assistance Division include annual reports and audit reports submitted to the agency by local governments for examination and reconciliation. All the records are listed in the inventory for the fiscal years covered (i.e., FY 1971 represents the period July 1, 1970 thru June 30, 1971).

The annual reports (FY 1971-1985) are arranged in two alphabetical runs, one for cities/towns and one for counties. For some fiscal years, two county annual reports were submitted, one by the county clerk and one by the county treasurer. The audit reports are arranged alphabetically in several runs: cities/towns (primarily for FY 1967-1983; a few date FY 1984 and 1985); counties (primarily for FY 1967-1985); municipal fire department relief associations (primarily for FY 1967-1979); county rural fire districts (FY 1966-1980); and county school districts (primarily for FY 1968-1983). School district audit reports are arranged alphabetically by county and then by school district number. These audit reports include statements for school district extra-curricular funds.