The Treasurer’s office serves as the state’s banker and takes in more than $70 million in deposits each day from local, state and federal sources. It processes between 2,000-3,000 checks and reconciles upwards of 3,000 accounts daily, representing the funds of nearly 200 state agencies, boards and commissions. The Treasury is also responsible for managing the state’s $4.5 billion investment portfolio.

We have formed a contingency plan due to the statewide outbreak of COVID-19 and want to ensure the entities we serve daily understand that the functions of our office will continue. We’ve met with staff members to encourage sharing of job duties and have shared remote access with essential personnel. We are following the guidance set forth by the Arkansas Department of Health & the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and limiting the number of visitors to the office. We are still accepting checks from agency representatives but are asking that they call once they arrive so that a staff member can assist them.