Duties & Functions

Treasurer of the United States

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This is the only office within the Treasury Department older than the Department itself. It was established on September 6, 1777. The Treasurer was originally charged with the receipt and custody of government funds.

Today, The Treasurer advises the Treasury Secretary and Deputy Secretary on matters relating to coinage, currency and the production of other instruments issued by the United States. Additionally, the Treasurer consults with and advises the Director of the U.S. Mint and the Director of Bureau of Engraving and Printing on matters concerning general coinage and currency policy. In coordination with the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Financial Education, the Treasurer serves as one of the Department’s principal advisors and spokespersons in the area of financial education. In each of these capacities, the Treasurer represents the department on major media programs and in other public fora. The Treasurer serves as an important surrogate representative of the Treasury on behalf of the Secretary and Deputy Secretary.