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“[I] was just reading through the annual report.
I think this is the first time the state of AZ has posted so much useful information.“
Cathleen Gillies
Welcome to the Office of the Arizona State Treasurer
Historic News: Investments receive highest rating by Standard & Poor's
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S&P Rating Announcement - Treasurer’s Office News Release
| "This means we’re investing in a very high quality fund pool that is very stable and has good management. Our investments are very safe."Gayle Whittle, Lake Havasu City Finance Director | “Congratulations! What good news coming during these difficult, turbulent investment times.” Mark F. Valdes, Deputy State Treasurer of New Mexico |
"You all have achieved a significant milestone, which is frankly one of the few positive achievements within our state. You all have set the bar at a very high level. Well done.” Jim Barnett, AZ Taxpayer |
In the News
Ariz. treasurer says fall cash-flow crisis averted - Reprinted from AZ Daily Sun, Flagstaff and Northern AZ
Treasurer Says No More Deficit State Spending - Governor Fails to Show Up for Important Vote
State of Arizona holds IOUs totaling billions of dollars - Reprinted from AZFamily.com, with Video
Martin says IOUs, loans likely again in 2011- Reprinted from AZ Capitol Times
The State Treasurer serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the State of Arizona, overseeing approximately $9.7 billion in assets under management. As a statewide constitutional officer, third in line of succession to the Governor, the Treasurer is responsible for the prudent custody and management of your tax dollars.
The State Treasurer is the trustee and manages approximately $2.7 billion of investments for the Arizona State Land Endowment Trust. There are 13 different investment pools for the endowment; the largest is the Public Common School Fund benefiting education. Millions of dollars each year are distributed directly to classrooms around Arizona as a result of our investments. To read more about how the Treasurer and the State Land Trust help education funding, click here.
The State Treasurer also provides investment services to local governments (counties, cities, towns, etc). Local governments may use the State Treasurer as an investment manager. By pooling their deposits with the State Treasurer, we can earn higher returns for both the State and local governments. We also provide same-day liquidity, and save local governments the cost of operating a duplicate trading room and investment accounting operation. Currently we manage over $4.1 billion for local governments in Arizona.
The Treasurer’s Office has three separate accounting divisions to track deposits, investments, transfers, and distributions. The Treasurer’s office also has audit authority over all state finances. We track over 1,600 separate accounts for deposit, with over 500 accounts that can statutorily earn interest. Every dollar deposited earns investment income; revenue from non-interest earning eligible accounts is deposited in the General Fund. Last fiscal year we made and distributed profits of $218.2 million dollars!
The Treasurer's Office is also the bank for state government. We reconcile approximately one billion dollars of transactions each day (credits and debits). Our office pays all warrants for the State of Arizona, as well as wire transfers. We manage the state’s cash flow and daily forecast future cash needs. We also contract with armored car service to pick up deposits directly from state agencies and branch offices across Arizona so that your tax money is deposited, invested, and earning interest the same day!
We are committed to the implementation of the latest technology, acquiring and retaining the best staff possible to achieve maximum efficiency in our operations and focusing on the protection of taxpayer dollars. Thank you for visiting our website.
Upcoming Meetings
Board of Investment
Sept. 23rd 1:30 pm
Quarterly Meeting & Conference Calls
Nov. 4th 1:30 pm
Please note: All meetings are open to the public.
Contact:
(602) 604-7800
Toll Free:
1-877-365-8310
Fax:
(602) 542-7176
Email:
info@aztreasury.gov
