Performance
The City of Thunder Bay is committed to becoming one of the "best-run cities in Canada". The City's performance is measured in a variety of ways.
Annual Report
Each year, the City issues an annual report to provide an update on its progress toward achieving its priorities as identified in the Strategic Plan. The report also includes the annual financial statements. Previous years Financial Statements are also available.
Credit Rating
Standard & Poor’s Credit Rating Service has revised its outlook on the City of Thunder Bay to positive from stable on sustained robust liquidity and moderate debt. Each year, Standard and Poors conducts an extensive review and issues the updated credit rating:
| 2012 Standard & Poor's Annual Credit Rating | |
| 2011 Standard & Poor's Annual Credit Rating | |
| 2010 Standard & Poor's Annual Credit Rating |
Performance Report
Each year, the City reports on the Provincially mandated Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP), which consists of data collection and reporting of service performance measures in 12 municipal service areas.
Other Benchmarking Initiatives
The City participates in other benchmarking work including the Ontario Municipal Benchmarking Initiative, which brings municipalities together to share detailed information on best practices to bring down the cost and improve the quality of local of services. Visit the Ontario Benchmarking Initiative Website (OMBI) for more information and reports.
