Commitment to Transparency

Overview

Treasurer Folwell recognizes that restoring public confidence in financial markets, banks and government is necessary in the successful execution of the office. Access to government meetings and documents is enshrined in the state’s constitution and is one of the pillars of a strong democracy.

Objectives

  • Institute and comply with transparent and ethical practices across the department
  • Increase accountability through performance measurement/management
  • Reduce risk of fraud and abuse in all Treasury activities, both internal to department and external
  • Strengthen board oversight of Department of State Treasurer programs
  • Increase incorporation of ethics best practices for associated boards, governments, and vendors

Public Records Act Request Policy

Public Records Requests
PublicRecords@nctreasurer.com

N.C. Gen. Stat. §120-29.5

Reporting by state agencies to the N.C. General Assembly.

Click here for the statute

Additional reports may be found on each division's section of the Department of State Treasurer website. The reports below are the few required to fulfill the statutory requirement.

Reports Required Under N.C. Gen. Stat. 120-29.5

Tab/Accordion Items

Additional Department Reports

Tab/Accordion Items

Annually, the State Treasurer conducts an assessment of the financial status of the Escheat Fund. The Report on Escheat Fund Financial Status evaluates current and projected claims payments, receipts and investment returns and recommends an amount available to provide funding for students in state supported colleges and universities. The annual report is presented by December 31 of each year. 

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report

Additional Transparency Links

 

Office of State Budget and Management

Lobbyist Directory

Valuations and Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports

Campaign Finance Reports

The Department has put into place several policy reforms designed to increase transparency and strengthen oversight for the North Carolina Retirement Systems and the Department of State Treasurer. New policies have been developed that cover post-employment, ethics, travel, and placement agents.