The West Virginia Treasurer is the state’s chief financial officer. The Treasurer manages the state’s finances, oversees revenue and expenditures, and invests state money. The Treasurer warns residents about potential scams falsely claiming to represent the Office’s Unclaimed Property Division. Unclaimed Property includes utility deposits, unredeemed stock, uncashed checks, or safe deposit box contents remaining unclaimed after a period of time.
The Treasurer is elected. Current Treasurer is Riley Moore (R), first elected in 2020. The Treasurer’s duties originated from the 1863 Constitutional Convention founding West Virginia. Duties include receiving and disbursing state funds, retaining paid checks and bonds, and cash management.
Moore said he was "elated" Congress passed a resolution to repeal a Biden administration rule allowing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in retirement investing, reversing a Trump-era rule. Moore has opposed ESG policies.
Moore is halfway through his first term. He started his career as a welder before entering public service. Moore announced his campaign for Congress, citing his track record and ability to "stand up for our values and push back against the entrenched special interests attacking our energy economy."
The Treasurer serves as custodian of the state’s finances. The Treasurer oversees unclaimed property and holds auctions to raise funds for law enforcement. The Office should use modern reporting systems for transparency and responsibility towards constituents.
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