What is FHMS and how is it used? (FHMS)


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This topic explains FHMS and how towns submit yearly financial information.

What this does

  • Provides an online system for towns to file yearly financial and budget data
  • Helps towns meet state reporting rules in one place
  • Shares town data with public tools for charts and reports
  • Offers forms and job aids that support FHMS access and use

How it’s organized

  • Overview of FHMS and the annual reporting process
  • Forms for managing FHMS access and user roles
  • Job aids for adding users and managing entity contacts
  • Guidance for first ‑ time FHMS access and password setup

Contact information
Office of Policy and Management (OPM) Municipal Finance Services – FHMS Team OPM-FHMS@ct.gov
Sources FHMS – Annual Report and Online Filing
 FHMS – New Primary Contact Form (PDF)
FHMS – Auditor Access Form (PDF)
FHMS – Entity Tile Functions / Add a New User Job Aid (PDF)
FHMS – Accessing FHMS for the First Time Job Aid (PDF)

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