The mission of our office is to serve the people of Wyoming by receiving, safeguarding, and investing all funds in the possession of the State for purposes of safekeeping or investment in a prudent manner while complying with directives of Wyoming’s Constitution and Statutes.

Since statehood, the Office of State Treasurer has played a critical role in the advancement of Wyoming. Our constitution recognized the importance of a diverse executive branch, and as the office of one of the original five statewide elected officials, the people and the capacities of this office have grown as Wyoming has grown and prospered.

The State Treasurer’s Office manages over $20 billion in assets. The State’s portfolio consists of nine investment pools. To safeguard Wyoming’s money and yet earn a profit the state invests in many different types of investments.

The State Treasurer’s Office is responsible for balancing the state’s checkbook, every day. We are responsible for receiving in all the money from all agencies, both locally and around the state. These monies are electronically deposited via Automated Clearing House (ACH) and wire transfers.

The Unclaimed Property Division is also administered by the State Treasurer’s Office. The Unclaimed Property Division collects unclaimed property, generally cash and securities, from companies and entities. The Unclaimed Property Division holds these properties until they can be reunited with their rightful owner or heirs.

The five primary programs and/or functions of the State Treasurer include:

1. Agency Administration.
As one of the five statewide elected officials, the State Treasurer responds to the needs of the citizens of Wyoming through the various programs and activities required of the office as well as through the numerous boards and commissions he serves on.

2. Banking and Cash Management.
Receipts from state agencies are received, reconciled and deposited daily. State warrants (checks) are validated and redeemed from the bank each day.

3. Distributions.
The Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the distribution of state and federal funds. Recipients of the funds are: cities, towns, counties, the University, community colleges, critical access & rural hospitals, county libraries and state agencies. Funds distributed include Federal Mineral Royalties, Severance Tax, Railroad Car Tax, Veteran’s Tax Exemptions, Indian Motor Vehicle Tax Exemptions, Taylor Grazing fees, U. S. Forest, Livestock Predatory Animal Control fees, Water Development funds, Hathaway Student Scholarship Endowment and Excellence in Higher Education funds.

4. Investment of State Funds.
The State Treasurer’s Office was investing $19.3 billion as of June 30, 2015. Total state funds have grown substantially over the last several years due primarily to the increased revenue generated from the State’s mineral industry and returns on investments. Investment income is currently the second largest source of income to the general fund.

5. Unclaimed Property Program.
The administration of this program involves collecting and holding unclaimed funds and returning them to the rightful owners or heirs.

(From https://statetreasurer.wyo.gov/)