These reports include budget proposals as approved by the Churchwide Assembly for current and future budget cycles. Current year budgets, as revised by the Church Council, are also provided
Approved Budget 2023-2025
Budget Proposal 2020-2022
Quarterly financial reports for the current fiscal year include results for Current Operating Funds, Mission Support and ELCA World Hunger. Five years of prior year reports are also available. Should you have questions, please email us at email or call us at 800-638-3522 ext. 2900.
Operating Results Summary FY2022
Operating Results Summary FY2022
DownloadOperating Results Summary FY2021
Operating Results Summary FY2021
DownloadOperating Results Summary FY2020
Operating Results Summary FY2020
DownloadOperating Results Summary FY2019
Operating Results Summary FY2019
DownloadOperating Results Summary FY2018
Operating Results Summary FY2018
DownloadFiscal Year 2017 Mission Support
Fiscal Year 2017 Mission Support
DownloadFiscal Year 2016 Mission Support
Fiscal Year 2016 Mission Support
DownloadFiscal Year 2015 Mission Support
Fiscal Year 2015 Mission Support
DownloadFiscal Year 2014 Mission Support
Fiscal Year 2014 Mission Support
DownloadFiscal Year 2013 Mission Support
Fiscal Year 2013 Mission Support
DownloadFiscal Year 2012 Reports
Reports include a Report of the Treasurer, Summary of Revenue and Expenses, Mission Support and ELCA World Hunger and ELCA Malaria Revenue and Expenses.
Fiscal Year 2011 Reports
Reports include a Report of the Treasurer, Summary of Revenue and Expenses, Revenue Summary, Mission Support and Unit Spending.
Fiscal Year 2010 Reports
Reports include a Report of the Treasurer, Summary of Revenue and Expenses, Revenue Summary, Mission Support and Unit Spending.
Fiscal Year 2009 Reports
Reports include a Report of the Treasurer, Summary of Revenue and Expenses, Revenue Summary, Mission Support and Unit Spending.
These resources are provided in response to frequently asked questions. If you have suggestions for additional resources, please email us.
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - UCC Update
Families First Coronavirus Response Act - UCC Update
DownloadHow to complete Pastor's W2
Writing Minutes Like a Pro
Safeguard the decisions made by taking accurate minutes.
Credit Card Best Practices
Things to remember about housing allowance
Things to remember about housing allowance
DownloadNarrative Budgets
A narrative budget integrates dollars, people and ministry.
Social Security and Other Information for Clergy and Religious Workers
Social Security and Other Information for Clergy and Religious Workers
DownloadAccountable Reimbursement Policies
For business and tax reasons, in most instances, it is in the best interests of the congregation and its staff to have in place an accountable reimbursement policy to pay for the business expenses that are necessary to do the ministry of the congregation.
Accountable Reimbursement Policies
DownloadAccountable Reimbursement Policy Long Form
Accountable Reimbursement Policy Long Form
DownloadAccountable Reimbursement Policy Short Form
Accountable Reimbursement Policy Short Form
DownloadAcknowledging in-kind gifts
Congregational Model Audit Committee Charter
Congregational Model Audit Committee Charter
DownloadAutomobile Actual Expense
Automobile Mileage Expense
Local Travel Reimbursement
Cash vs. Accrual Methods of Accounting
How does a congregation decide on a way to record transactions? Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of cash vs. accrual methods of accounting.
Cash vs. Accrual Methods of Accounting
DownloadCongregational Audit Guide
This comprehensive guide addresses questions ranging from the simple to complex, such as:Who can perform a congregational audit? How does the audit process begin? What should be done with payroll and tax records?
Council Officers Job Descriptions
What you can expect and what is expected of you.
Council Officers Job Descriptions
DownloadData Security
We as entities that collect, store, and communicate information have a responsibility to those that provide us their information/data to keep it safe and secure. This helpful set of simply slides provide an explanation of PII (Personal Identity Information) and how to keep data secure at many levels.
Financial and Accounting Guide
This guide for treasurers and bookkeepers reviews the responsibilities of the treasurer, creating the chart of accounts, financial reporting and more.
Financial Best Practices for Congregations
Financial Best Practices for Congregations
DownloadFinancial Contingency Plan
This document addresses key components of financial contingency planning for congregations, including operating reserves, cash flow projections, budget reductions and banking considerations.
Handling Financial Matters
This document is an overview of many of the financial matters relating to the congregation. Some areas mentioned in this document are separation of financial duties, safeguarding offerings, charitable deductions, and designated and restricted gifts.
Human Resources for Congregations series
Human Resources for Congregations series
DownloadIdentity Theft
Congregations -- and congregation administrators -- are not immune from the risk of identity theft nor from the concern members may have for protecting their personal data. Government agencies and private organizations have enacted new laws, regulations and policies intended to prevent the loss of identity information.
Internal Control Best Practices
This document describes major financial activities and related best practices in order to assist congregations in establishing their own system.
IRS New Requirement Form - 8822-B
IRS New Requirement Form - 8822-B
DownloadProgram Budget Presentation
This article provides a model for how a congregation can combine the dollar and cents budget and their strategic directions in what is often called a 'Program Budget' to reflect the various programmatic areas of the congregation’s mission and ministries.
The Office of the Treasurer in collaboration with Information Technology of the ELCA Churchwide Organization has provided a host of resources for synods to make their monthly remittances to the Churchwide Office as simple and as streamlined as possible. Additional resources are provided in response to frequently asked questions about best practices. If you have suggestions for additional resources, please email us.
Authorization for ACH/Electronic Withdrawal
Synods are requested to complete an ACH withdrawal form to streamline the remittance of funds.
Authorization for ACH/Electronic Withdrawal
DownloadASC Technologies Software-Synods Gift Export Tool 10.x
ASC Technologies Software-Synods Gift Export Tool 10.x
DownloadASC Technologies Software-Synods Gift Export Tool 11.x
ASC Technologies Software-Synods Gift Export Tool 11.x
DownloadAudit Committee Charter
A model Audit Committee Charter that can be used by synods which are in the process of establishing formal Audit Committees.
Contingency Planning for Synods
This document describes key components of contingency planning to assist synods to prepare for variability in income and expenses.
Internal Control Best Practices for Synod
Internal Control Best Practices for Synod
DownloadSynod Remittance Advice System (SRAS) Detail
The SRAS is an Excel-based system that streamlines and automates the process of submitting monthly synod remittance advices to the ELCA Churchwide Office.
Synod Remittance Advice System (SRAS) Detail
DownloadSynod Remittance Advice Form
The SRA-1 Form is automatically completed by the SRAS system and is the preferred menthod of remittance. If a synod is unable to use the SRAS system, the synod may complete and submit the SRA-1 form on its own.
Revelations for Synod Software
Synod Data Security
We as entities that collect, store, and communicate information have a responsibility to those that provide us their information/data to keep it safe and secure. This helpful set of simply slides provide an explanation of PII (Personal Identity Information) and how to keep data secure at many levels.
Synod Treasurer Position Description
Synods may incorporate the use of this position description when filling or defining the roles of their treasurer position.
Synod Treasurer Position Description
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The ELCA Expense Report form can be completed online and printed, or printed and completed by hand. Generally, all expenses except for mileage and hotel tips need original receipts. Mileage is reimbursed at the maximum IRS standard mileage rate, unless otherwise noted by the sponsoring unit.
ELCA Expense Report Form 2024 (Non-employee)
ELCA Expense Report Form 2024 (Non-employee)
DownloadELCA Federal Credit Union FAQs
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