The State Treasurer’s Office does:
Provide banking assistance and services to State agencies. The cash management function of the State Treasurer’s Office includes accepting money for deposit (through the fiscal agent bank), processing withdrawals, reconciling all bank transactions and balances, and managing securities used as collateral in accordance with Federal Reserve requirements. The State Treasurer’s Office acts as the state’s bank and records the receipt and disbursement of all state moneys defined by statute as being in the custody of or payable to the State Treasurer.
Validate bank activity. The State Treasurer’s Office validates deposits and withdrawals into and out of the state’s fiscal agent accounts, including all adjustments to the accounts such as returned checks, stop payments, and other miscellaneous bank account transactions. This process helps identify and eliminate fraudulent activity.
Act as paying agent on the State’s outstanding debt/bond issues. The State Treasurer’s Office is the paying agent for state-issued bonds and is required to make all debt payments on scheduled maturity dates to designated payees.
Manage and invest the state’s operating cash. The Chief Investment Officer invests money in the custody of the State Treasurer’s Office that is not immediately needed for the operations of state government. In accordance with this fiduciary responsibility, all investments made by the State Treasurer’s Office must follow three fundamental principles: safety, liquidity, and yield, prioritized in that order.
Manage and invest the state’s bond proceeds until needed for project costs. The State Treasurer’s Office is responsible for investing bond proceeds from the issuance of general obligation bonds, severance tax bonds, and supplemental severance tax bonds, which are long-term obligations issued by the State of New Mexico to fund various infrastructure projects on behalf of the State of New Mexico.
Manage and invest the New Mexico Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP) on behalf of New Mexico’s local governing entities. The LGIP is a Standard & Poor’s AAAm-rated money market fund offered by the State Treasurer’s Office to eligible local public bodies. The State Treasurer’s office’s ability to combine moneys received from local public entities into an investment pool offers these entities greater purchasing power and the economy of scale necessary to secure the best yields with the lowest possible participant fees.
Enforce the State’s collateral policy on financial institutions holding State money. Collateral ensures adequate protection of State money deposited by agencies in local banks, the State’s fiscal agent account, and ancillary receivership deposits. The State Treasurer’s Office’s Collateral Section reviews, tracks, and reconciles collateral pledged by financial institutions to secure public deposits.
The State Treasurer’s Office does not:
Keep cash or securities on the premises. Although the State Treasurer’s Office functions as the State’s bank and invests funds on behalf of the State, no money or securities are kept in the office.
Manage the State’s Retirement Funds. The Public Employees Retirement Association and the Educational Retirement Board manage their respective funds; the State Treasurer serves as a member of their boards.
Public Employees Retirement Association
Educational Retirement Board
Manage the State’s Permanent Funds. The State Investment Council administers and manages New Mexico’s three permanent trust funds: the Land Grant Permanent Fund, the Severance Tax Permanent Fund, and the Tobacco Settlement Permanent Fund. The State Treasurer serves as a member of the board.
State Investment Council
Manage the State’s 529 College Savings Plan. Overseen by the Education Trust Board, the State of New Mexico has multiple plans available to those interested in saving for future college tuition expenses; however, the State Treasurer’s Office has no role in administering these plans. The toll-free number is: 877-337-5268. The link below will take you to The Education Plan website.
College Savings Plan Network
Administer or collect income, gross receipts (sales), or property taxes. The income and gross receipts taxes are the responsibility of the State’s Department of Taxation and Revenue. Property taxes are the responsibility of the various county treasurers and assessors.
Department of Taxation and Revenue
List of County Treasurers
Administer Unclaimed Property. In New Mexico, unclaimed property is managed by the State’s Department of Taxation and Revenue. By clicking the link below, searches may be performed by name or by printing and submitting forms provided on the website.
Unclaimed Property – Department of Taxation and Revenue
Issue the State debt. The State Board of Finance has general supervision of the fiscal affairs of the State. It is charged with the safekeeping of all money and securities belonging to or in the custody of the State, and has authority to issue general obligation bonds and severance tax revenue bonds.
State Board of Finance