Financial Policy Procedure Manual
The Financial Policies and Procedures Manual has been prepared to provide diocesan parishes one comprehensive document containing the financial policies of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester and the financial procedures to which all diocesan parishes must adhere. It is also intended to serve as a reference guide to all who are involved in parish finances.
In this manual the user will find a collection of all policies, procedures, internal controls, chart of accounts and informational topics as they relate to parish financial administration. Copies of this manual may be made for use within a parish, school or cemetery. However, providing copies of any material contained in this manual to those outside the Diocese of Winona-Rochester requires prior permission from the Diocesan Finance Officer or Internal Auditor.
Appendix - Documents and Forms
A - Section 3: Finance Policy and Procedure Manual Objectives
Corporate Resolution
Summary List of Accounting Duties and Functions
SOA Summary Report Settings
SOA Summary Report
SOFP Summary Report Settings
SOFP Summary Report
Project Summary Settings
Project Summary Report
A - Section 4: Thou Shalt ...( Ten Commandments for Bookkeepers)
Donation Information Form
Youth Project Code Instructions
A - Section 5: Financial Management and Internal Controls
Finance Council Agenda
A - Section 6: Banking Internal Controls
Primary - Secondary Bank Accounts
Petty Cash Reconciliation Form
A - Section 9: Receivables and Revenue Recognition
Acknowledgement - Grain Donation Master
Acknowledgement - Stock Gift
Contribution Receipt
Master Foundation Letter
QCD letter
A - Section 10: Cash Receipts Best Practices
Sample Counter Sheet (Simplified)
A - Section 11: Investments
Investment Policy Draft
A - Section 12: SCRIP Programs
SCRIP Procedures
Permission for Child delivery of scrip form
Scrip Program agreement for division of credit
Scrip Audit Procedures
A - Section 13: Fixed Assets
PSO Fixed Assets
A - Section 15: Cash Disbursements Best Practices
Sample Check Request Form - docx
Sample Check Request Form - pdf
A - Section 17: Payroll
New Employee Set Up
ParishSOFT New Employee Set Up