Legal Definitions - fiscal officer

A fiscal officer is a person who is responsible for managing the financial matters of a government or a corporation. They collect and distribute public money and oversee the financial operations of a business. For example, a state or county treasurer is a fiscal officer who manages the finances of the government.

Examples:

• A state treasurer who collects taxes and manages the state's budget is a fiscal officer.
• A chief financial officer of a corporation who oversees the financial operations of the company is a fiscal officer.

These examples illustrate how a fiscal officer is responsible for managing the financial matters of an organization, whether it is a government or a corporation.