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The Treasurer's Office at Work in Your Community
The Office of the State Treasurer is engaged in activities that are more than just financial transactions. We believe it is our duty to help protect Washington's treasures. Prudent management with a focus on the state's long-term needs is a positive force for education, transportation, economic development, financial security, and the environment.
Investing in education is a principal responsibility of state government. Whether supporting basic education through the guaranteeing of school bonds, financing state of the art facilities in colleges and universities, or supplying resources for financial literacy, OST is committed to supporting education in Washington State. Click here to learn more about what we are doing for education.
The Office of the State Treasurer is doing our part to minimize our impact on the ecosystem. Given the global nature of climate change, climate risk has become embedded, to a greater or lesser extent, in every business and investment portfolio. The Office of the State Treasurer has made addressing climate risk as it associates with state investments a top priority. Learn more about our responsibility for our environment by clicking here.
Transportation issues confront us every day. The financing of major projects around the state affect the transportation of people as well as goods. OST is looking long-term at financing these projects. By looking towards tolling as the future of paying for the debt, our region will become less dependent on fossil fuels. But the gas tax revenue will need to be replaced to cover the costs of maintaining our transportation infrastructure. As we look forward towards the future, there are many projects across the state that will need to be addressed. OST is committed to providing fiscal scrutiny and the long-term vision necessary to plan for our future needs. Click here to learn more about how OST is supporting transportation planning.
Every day the Treasurer supports economic development through local governments and small businesses. By pooling local government investments, the Office of the State Treasurer provides liquidity and an economy of scale to maximize returns for cities and counties. When small businesses owned by minorities, women, or veterans have difficulty gaining access to capital, they can utilize the Linked Deposit Program. Click here to learn more about what OST is doing to enhance the economy.
OST secures Washington's financial future by planning for the long-term needs of the state. The Treasurer protects local government funds deposited in banks, advises the State Investment Board on the protection and investment of pension funds, and provides resources for the enhancement of financial literacy. To learn more about how we are enhancing financial security, click here.