Definition

1. Noun:
   • State Treasurer: A state treasurer is the elected or appointed official responsible for managing the financial assets, revenue, and debt of a state government. This includes overseeing the state's treasury, managing its investments, collecting certain taxes, and disbursing funds as authorized by law.

Usage

• The term state treasurer is a compound noun that functions as a title for a specific government office and the person who holds it. It is typically used in formal, governmental, or journalistic contexts.
• It is often capitalized when referring to a specific individual by their official title (e.g., State Treasurer Jane Doe).

Examples

• Noun:
  • The state treasurer released a report on the state's bond ratings.
  • Candidates for state treasurer debated fiscal policy.
  • All unclaimed property must be reported to the office of the State Treasurer.

Advanced Usage

• The role and powers of a state treasurer can vary significantly from one U.S. state to another. In some states, the treasurer is a powerful executive officer, while in others, the duties may be more limited or combined with other offices.

Variants and Related Words

• Treasurer (noun): A person appointed to manage the financial assets and liabilities of an organization, club, or company. The state treasurer is a specific type of treasurer for a government.
• Treasury (noun): The funds or revenue of a state, institution, or society; or the department responsible for managing public revenue.

Synonyms

• Chief financial officer (CFO) of the state: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the financial management role (though not an official title).
• Fiscal officer: A general term for an official managing public funds.

Related Phrases

• Office of the State Treasurer: The government department headed by the state treasurer.
• State treasury: The actual funds or the department managed by the state treasurer.

Noun

1. the treasurer for a state government