Frequently Asked Questions about the Office of the State Treasurer

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Financial institutions may apply for a deposit of State funds by contacting our office. Information on the deposit program and contact information is available from our Investments Division.

To replace a lost or destroyed State check, please contact our office's Disbursement Services section at (573) 751-2434.

State payment recipients can view payment details and agency contact information by visiting the Office of Administration's Division of Accounting.

This State Treasurer's Office does not have a list of the banking institutions in Missouri. Information of banking institutions may be found at the State Division of Finance.

The Office of the State Treasurer does not regulate financial institutions in the State. Regulation is performed by the State Division of Finance.

The Office of Administration is responsible for the issuance of State bonds and other debt. Information regarding State debt is available from the Office of Administration. Persons interested in purchasing State debt as an investment should contact a licensed broker for further information.

The State of Missouri's portfolio is a fixed-income portfolio limited to a maximum maturity of five years. The State Treasurer's Office is not allowed to invest the State's portfolio in the stock market. Eligible securities include: United States Treasuries, U.S. agency debt, commercial paper of U.S. corporations, bankers' acceptances, repurchase agreements and time deposits with Missouri banks. For more information, see Section XI of the state's investment policy.

The Missouri Linked Deposit Program is a low-interest loan program administered by the State Treasurer's Office and Missouri financial institutions. The financial institutions receive low-interest rate deposits from the State Treasurer for certain eligible programs, and pass on the interest savings to approved borrowers. Since the loans are not guaranteed by the State or grants, borrowers must meet the credit requirements of the lending institution.

Most Missouri financial institutions are eligible to participate in the Missouri Linked Deposit Program. We suggest you approach the lenders where you currently do your banking. If your financial institution chooses not to participate, we can provide you with the names of financial institutions that currently work with our office.

Yes. The Missouri Linked Deposit Program has been called each at various times since the program's creation.