Mission and Core Values

Mission Statement


The mission of the Office of State Treasurer is to serve the people of Utah by safeguarding public funds, prudently managing and investing the state’s financial assets, borrowing from the capital markets at the lowest prudently available cost to taxpayers, and reuniting individuals and businesses with their unclaimed property.


Vision Statement


We carry out all functions required by the Office of State Treasurer with the highest degree of ethical, personal, and professional behavior.


Core Values


Integrity

We are principled, honest, and ethical, and we do the right things for the right reasons.


Accountability

We accept responsibility for our actions, attitudes, and job performance. We serve taxpayers and are obligated to them and each other for a consistent level of strong performance.    


Respect

We embrace our unique backgrounds and treat each other with empathy and compassion.  


Innovation

We are proactively engaged in finding new ways to improve our performance and the performance of other state agencies in their financial processes.


Transparency

We practice strong communication strategies to ensure that fellow team members and the public we serve understand our actions and decisions.