Section 11.13. Fiscal management

Fiscal management on behalf of clients shall view the total of the client’s financial needs and obligations, both immediate and long-range, including the need for assets and income with regard to and after discharge from the facility. The Guardian Office at all times has the obligation to preserve the clients’ funds by attempting to reduce or eliminate the amount of the clients’ liability. The Guardian Officer is, however, authorized and required to pay debts and obligations determined in accordance with the law.