The Finance Office provides a wide range of accounting and
records keeping functions to support diocesan business operations. Some of the major
responsibilities are:
ACCOUNTSRECEIVABLE (BILLING)
The Finance Office maintains the diocesan accounts receivable
(billing) system which tracks the status of parish financial obligations for diocesan
support (Quota), participation in insurance programs (Health & Life,Auto and the
Diocesan Insurance Program), Priests’ Pension Plan (Clergy Retirement Account),
voluntary dental coverage and miscellaneous other obligations.
DEPOSIT AND LOAN FUND
The Finance Office Administers the diocesan Deposit and Loan Program and
issues monthly statements to participants reflecting postings of interest earned on
savings accounts and interest owed for loan accounts.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
The Finance Office maintains an accounts payable system which produces
check disbursements for all diocesan payments of funds.
PAYROLL
The Finance Office co-ordinates the administration of payroll activities
for staff employed at the Pastoral Center.
BUDGET
The Finance Office provides technical support for the development of the
annual budget for all departments and ministries supported by diocesan funds.
FINANCIAL REPORTING
The Finance Office is responsible for maintaining a general ledger system
and for producing financial statements and analytical reports, as required. It is also
responsible for co-ordinating the submission of Parish financial statements.
TREASURY FUNCTIONS
The Finance Office is responsible for safeguarding and administering
diocesan cash and investment accounts.
INTERNAL CONTROL
The Finance Office is responsible for the development and enforcement of
diocesan internal control policies.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The Finance Office provides technical support for diocesan consultative
bodies such as the College of Consultors, Finance Council, Lay Pension Board and
Priests’ Pension Board on financial matters.
INTERNAL AUDIT
The Finance Office provides internal audit support and technical assistance
for diocesan parishes, as required.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Office of Finance 9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
219.769.9292 Director of Finance ext. 247
Diocese of Gary