EthicsPoint remains important tool for diocesan fiscal management

As part of continued efforts to ensure accountability and transparency for financial practices in diocesan administration, parishes and institutions, the Diocese of Metuchen reminds the faithful of the Navex Global EthicsPoint program that was implemented in the Diocese in 2021.

EthicsPoint is a confidential reporting structure used throughout the world in private sector organizations, and in dioceses across the country, so members of a diocese may file a report of suspected financial ethics violations in the diocese or in any of its parishes, schools or cemeteries.

EthicsPoint employs an anonymous hotline providing the opportunity for people with concerns, including employees, to report suspected fiscal malfeasance without fear of repercussion for their jobs.

In a letter introducing this new tool, Bishop James F. Checchio wrote, “The Diocese of Metuchen is committed to be transparent and forthright in the protocols and policies that help ensure integrity on every level of our diocesan life.

“These measures are all meant to be proactive steps to ensure that our entire Diocesan family functions in a healthy and wholesome way in order to be responsible with the welfare of each individual and the general financial stewardship entrusted to the mission of our local Church.

“I pray that this tool will serve as a reminder as to how we are called to responsibly cultivate the life, mission, and work of our local Church, proclaiming our faith by our own credible witness to love, healing, unity and charity.”

Reports may be filed via the web by visiting https://diometuchen.ethicspoint.com or by calling one of EthicsPoint’s trained specialists toll free at: 844-796-1296.