To support the mission of the Diocese of Corpus Christi through the exercise of good stewardship, prudent business practice, the management of risk and the preparation of timely and transparent financial reports. The Fiscal Office coordinates various tasks, which maintain and safeguard the temporal resources of the Church. The Fiscal Officer, as Director for Finance, coordinates the activities of the Accounting and Development Offices of the Diocese and provides consultation, review and assistance on financial matters to parishes, schools and other Diocesan entities and Departments. The Office also maintains primary banking relationships relating to loans, investments, cash management, trust and other bank and financial institution services, is responsible for compliance with debt instruments, and coordinates the activities of the Diocesan Deposit and Loan Fund, Inc., and the Perpetual Capital Benefit Endowment Fund, Inc.