Audit Guides
2020 Assessment Returns
The 2023 Assessment Return includes two inserts to help municipalities submit all required information to SAMA for annual roll confirmation. The Did You Remember insert is a reminder of items to complete before submitting the Assessment Return to SAMA. A Sample Return is also included to provide an example of a completed return with instructions.
Audit Information Guide
The 'Property Assessment Audits in Saskatchewan Guide' explains the requirements and procedures of the different types of audits Quality Assurance Division conducts in fulfilling SAMA's quality assurance functions.
Primary Audit Requirements
Pursuant to section 22.1(4) of The Assessment Management Agency Act the information required by the agency to conduct a Primary Audit are as follows: (please click on the desired link to open a file in a new window)
- Sales File Requirements .pdf format (April 29, 2009)
- Sales File Requirements Excel format (April 29, 2009)
- Tips to Prepare Sale File
Secondary Audit Requirements
Pursuant to section 22.1(4) of The Assessment Management Agency Act, the information that the agency considers necessary for a Secondary Audit will be communicated on initiation of a Secondary Audit.
For more information on any of these guides, please contact Karlo Simonson, Acting/Managing Director, Quality Assurance Division at 924-6646.