News From the Treasurer
Permanent State School Fund, the endowment for Utah’s public schools, hits record $3.3 billion
May 6, 2024This November, Utahns will vote to raise the cap on annual distributions from this $3.3 billion permanent endowment for Utah schoolchildren. SALT LAKE CITY.Read more
Utah Jump$tart Coalition, Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks, and Utah State Board of Education seek nominations for Utah Financial Education Hall of Fame
April 4, 2024SALT LAKE CITY – April 4, 2024 – The Utah Jump$tart Coalition, Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks, and the Utah State Board of Education.Read more
Utah students to be honored for winning statewide investment competition at January 26 awards banquet
January 24, 2024Treasurer Oaks to recognize Utah students and teachers for winning the Fall 2023 Utah Treasurer’s Investment Challenge SALT LAKE CITY – January 24, 2024 – Utah.Read more
Treasurer Oaks on ESG Investing
Treasurer Oaks is a vocal opponent of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. Learn more about the state treasurer's stance on ESG.
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Treasurer Oaks on Natural Asset Companies (NACS)
Treasurer Oaks opposes Natural Asset Companies.
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About the Utah State Treasurer
More About Utah Office of State Treasurer
The Utah State Treasurer is a state-wide elected constitutional officer and serves Utah as part of its executive branch of state government. Serving a four-year term, the treasurer is the state’s chief financial officer and is responsible for the prudent financial management of billions of taxpayer dollars.
As the custodian of public funds and the “central bank for state agencies,” the treasurer is responsible for the state’s banking, cash and debt management, investment of public funds (including the $34 billion Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund), and the administration of the state’s Unclaimed Property Division.