Office of Financial Administration
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The primary purpose of the Finance Department is to record the financial activities of all entities under the control of the Central Administrative Offices of the diocese and to provide the bishop, chancellor, and finance council with information necessary to ensure the financial stability of the diocese. Through the annual budget process, the finance department, under the direction of the finance council, recommends program priorities in view of the resources available.
2018-2019 Update:
Parish Budget Preparation Instructions | School Budget Preparation InstructionsSalaries and Benefits Worksheet | Fundraising Worksheet | Tuition Worksheet
For additional instructions and documentation please go to the Parish & School Resource portal.
Financial Statements as of August 31, 2020 and Supplemental Schedules for the Year Ended August 31, 2020 can be viewed here (PDF). A letter to the diocesan family from Bishop Michael W. Fisher and highlights of the 2020 audited financial statement can be viewed here (PDF).
Payroll Administration
For questions regarding payroll or unemployment benefit please contact the Office of Payroll at (716) 847-5599 or payroll@buffalodiocese.org
Internal Audit
Internal auditing assists parishes, schools, and diocesan departments with:
1. Protecting financial assets
2. Providing financial reporting
3. Complying with diocesan policies, civil laws and regulations.
1. Protecting financial assets
2. Providing financial reporting
3. Complying with diocesan policies, civil laws and regulations.
Contact
Charles Mendorlera
Executive Director of Financial Administration
Phone: (716) 847-5500
Fax: (716) 847-5557
Email: finance@buffalodiocese.org
