Oregon State Treasury About Treasurer Read News and Data Unclaimed Property About Treasury show submenu for " About Treasury" Contact Click here to open or close the menu About Treasury Oregon State Treasury is focused on improving the financial well-being of all Oregonians. We provide low-cost programs for governments, and empower Oregonians to invest in themselves and their loved ones for a more secure future. Treasury's Budget Careers Straub Fellowship Administrative Rules About Treasury Oregon State Treasury is led by State Treasurer Tobias Read. As Treasurer, he is the state’s financial leader, the custodian of public funds and chief investment officer. We prioritize investing for the long term, doing business the right way, and empowering Oregonians to invest in themselves. We're proud of the work we do to help families, governments, and businesses succeed. Vision Statement Leading the way for Oregonians to achieve long-term financial security. Mission Statement Improving Oregon governments’ and citizens’ financial capabilities. Empowering your financial future We provide ways to save on taxes while also helping Oregonians to save for retirement through the OregonSaves program, for college and career training costs through the Oregon college savings plans, and our Oregon ABLE savings plan helps with the cost of caring for people with disabilities. Serving governments and taxpayers We operate the state’s investing, banking, and debt programs. We invest for the long-term, and sell Oregon bonds help to finance community projects like schools, roads and armories. Because of sound Treasury management, more than 73 cents of every dollar in pension benefits comes from investment returns. The Local Government Investment Pool is available to all Oregon and Tribal governments, and it helps to stretch budgets with a strong rate-of-return on public fund deposits. Safeguarding public funds So that governments can deposit funds safely in banks and credit unions, the Treasurer’s office protects public assets. Helping nonprofits and communities We help secure low-cost loans and bonds for nonprofit projects like hospitals and make money available to Oregon lenders, who can put that money to work in their communities. Making business more competitive We engage as a thoughtful shareholder to improve sustainable business practices. Oregon small businesses also benefit from OregonSaves, which allows them to facilitate a retirement savings option with no fees or legal or fiduciary risk. Do you have questions about taxes or pensions? The Oregon Department of Revenue is responsible for the administration of Oregon tax laws and tax collections. You can learn more from the Department of Revenue website. The Oregon Public Employees Retirement System manages pension benefits. You can learn more about PERS from the PERS agency. Oregon State Treasury 900 Court Street, Room 159 Salem, OR 97301 Treasury Services (503) 378-4000 Office of Treasurer Read (503) 378-4329 Social Media Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Home About Treasurer Read About Treasury Contact Oregon Bonds News and Data Invested for Oregon Public Financial Services Financial Empowerment Hidden Submit