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4/25/2012 - State Treasurer Hosts CPIM Conference in Wilmington
State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel hosted the Ohio Treasury’s first 2012 Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) conference today in Wilmington, Ohio.
4/19/2012 - Treasurer Mandel Announces 2012 Awards for Ag-LINK Program
State Treasurer Josh Mandel today announced the 2012 awards for the State Treasury’s 2012 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program.
4/12/2012 - “Clean” Audit of Treasurer Mandel’s Office Confirms Strong Internal Controls and Accurate Inventory of Assets and Funds
Auditor of State Dave Yost today issued a “clean” audit of Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office.
3/28/2012 - S&P Upgrades Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund Ratings Two Notches
COLUMBUS – Rating agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) today upgraded the Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund (OEBF) to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA-’, citing a very strong risk profile and sound financial policies as key factors.
3/19/2012 - Treasurer Mandel Protects Ohio Retirees and Taxpayers, Replaces Banks Accused of Defrauding Pension Funds
Treasurer Designates New International Custodians for Ohio Pension Funds; Move Follows $16 Million Lawsuit Filed by Ohio Attorney General Against BNY Mellon
3/14/2012 - Treasurer Mandel Leverages Technology to Expand Online Center for Public Investment Management Courses
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel has expanded online Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) courses for public funds managers in Ohio.
3/6/2012 - Victims of Tornados and Severe Weather in Southern Ohio Eligible for Reduced Interest Rates through Renew & Rebuild Program
Residents in Southern Ohio impacted by tornados and severe weather last week could be eligible for emergency disaster assistance in the form of reduced interest rates on loans
1/18/2012 - Ohio Farmers Can Submit Online Applications for Treasurer's Ag-LINK Interest Rate Reduction Program Beginning on January 19, 2012
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today that the 2012 Agricultural Linked Deposit Program (Ag-LINK) application period will begin on Thursday, January 19, 2012
1/17/2012 - Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Encourage Growth of Agricultural Businesses
State Representatives Robert Sprague and Brian Hill recently introduced legislation to modify the Treasurer's Ag-LINK Program.
1/17/2012 - Treasurer Mandel Releases Top-Bottom Review for Calendar Year 2011
Review Outlines Steps to Improve Operations, Safeguard Investments, Leverage Technology, Increase Transparency and Modernize Banking Practices
1/6/2012 - Treasurer Issues Request for Proposal for Banking Designation
On January 23, 2012, State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel will release a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the award of active deposits of the public moneys of the State of Ohio.
1/6/2012 - Treasurer Issues Request for Proposal for Domestic Custody Services
On January 23, 2012, State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel will release a Request for Proposal for domestic custody services and a Request for Information for international custody services.
12/27/2011 - Treasurer's Office Financial Education Presentations Help Teach High School Students Money Management Skills
Treasurer Mandel’s office recently delivered financial education presentations in Northeast and Central Ohio for high school students.
11/30/2011 - Business Journal Daily: Fitch Affirms Ohio’s Ability to Pay Debt
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its F1+ status for $650.7 million in short-term general obligation bonds issued by Ohio, state Treasurer Josh Mandel reported Tuesday.
11/29/2011 - Fitch Gives Highest Possible Rating for Ohio General Obligation Bonds
COLUMBUS – Amidst yesterday's news of Fitch downgrading the United States' outlook from stable to negative, Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel is announcing...
11/9/2011 - Ohio Treasurer Teams Up with CPA’s to Help Teach Kids Good Financial Habits through “FETCH”Program
Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office recently teamed up with Ohio CPA’s to present the Financial Education Teaches Children Healthy Habits® program to fifth and sixth grade students in Columbus.
10/24/2011 - Ohio Treasurer Holds Final 2011 Center of Public Investment Management Conference
State Treasurer Josh Mandel recently hosted the Ohio Treasury’s final 2011 CPIM conference in Akron, Ohio
10/19/2011 - Akron Beacon Journal: State program helps keep manufacturing jobs in Akron
Like many companies, Ohio Gasket and Shim was facing lean times in 2008 but needed money to expand.
10/14/2011 - Treasurer’s College Prep Financial Education Courses Teach High School Students Money Management Skills
State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel’s office recently delivered financial education presentations in Northeast Ohio designed to help prepare high school students for college.
10/12/2011 - The Daily Record: GrowNOW program benefits local businesses
A manufacturer of Amish-crafted furniture, which is benefiting from a state program that reduces the interest rates on business loans, was visited by Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel on Tuesday.
10/12/2011 - Times Reporter: Ohio treasurer touts Amish Mills' success
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel was in the region Tuesday to tour a business that has benefited from the state’s GrowNOW program.
9/27/2011 - Local Seminars in Sandusky, Mansfield and Pomeroy Help Educate Ohioans on Personal Finance Matters
State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel’s office recently participated in three local personal finance seminars across Ohio designed to help give citizens tools to take better control of their finances.
9/15/2011 - Toledo Free Press: Ohio Treasury program helps local small business
By taking advantage of the GrowNOW program through the Ohio Treasurer’s Office...local business P&J Manufacturing was able to stay afloat.
9/14/2011 - Columbus Center for Public Investment Management Conference Provides Continuing Education for Public Finance Leaders
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel’s office hosted the CPIM Columbus conference today, providing continuing education for nearly 200 public finance leaders from across Ohio.
9/8/2011 - Columbus Dispatch: Ohio investment fund retains top rating while others are downgraded
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel said the state's STAR Ohio investment fund has maintained the highest possible rating, AAAm, from Standard & Poor’s rating agency.
9/8/2011 - Treasurer’s Local Government Investment Fund, STAR Ohio, Receives Highest Rating from Standard & Poor’s
Treasurer Josh Mandel announced today that the State Treasury Asset Reserve of Ohio (STAR Ohio) investment fund has received the highest possible rating, AAAm, from Standard & Poor’s rating agency.
9/8/2011 - AP: Ohio fund holds its top rating as others tumble
Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel says STAR Ohio, the state's $4.1 billion investment fund for local governments and school districts, has maintained its AAAm rating from Standard & Poor's.
8/31/2011 - Treasurer Josh Mandel Makes Available Fully Searchable State Salary Database for First Time in Ohio Government History
8/30/2011 - Plain Dealer: Public workers' salaries available on Ohio treasurer's new website
A database of public employee salaries is among the features of a new website the Ohio Treasurer’s office is debuting this week, ohiotreasurer.gov.
8/25/2011 - The State Board of Deposit July Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
8/18/2011 - Severe Weather Assistance Available for Northeast Ohioans Impacted by Summer Storms
Residents in Northeast Ohio who have been impacted by flooding following recent severe storms could be eligible for emergency disaster assistance under the Renew Ohio & Rebuild Ohio Programs.
8/9/2011 - Cincinnati Enquirer Op-Ed: Our financial prudence compared to other states paying off
Our financial prudence compared to other states paying off
7/27/2011 - The State Board of Deposit June Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
7/27/2011 - The State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on July 28, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office
7/26/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Sounds The Alarm On $377 Million In At Risk Deposits
Treasurer Mandel Sounds the Alarm on $377 Million in At Risk Deposits
7/18/2011 - Youngstown Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
Youngstown Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
7/12/2011 - Treasurer's Top-Bottom Review Saves Taxpayer Dollars, Modernizes Banking Practices and Increases Security
The Treasurer’s Fiscal Year 2011 Top-Bottom Review chronicles ways the office is saving taxpayer dollars, modernizing banking practices and increases security.
7/12/2011 - Columbus Dispatch: Mandel tightens money belt - Department review leads to $1.2 million in savings
Mandel tightens money belt - Department review leads to $1.2 million in savings
7/6/2011 - Toledo Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
Toledo Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
6/23/2011 - The State Board of Deposit May Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
The State Board of Deposit May Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
6/22/2011 - State Treasurer tours ElectriPack
State Treasurer Tours ElectriPack to Discuss GrowNOW Program
6/21/2011 - The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on June 23, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on June 23, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office
6/20/2011 - Columbus Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
Columbus Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
6/16/2011 - Dayton Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
Dayton Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
6/15/2011 - Treasurer Mandel and Auditor Yost Encourage Any New Budget Revenues go to Replenish Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund
Treasurer Mandel and Auditor Yost Encourage Any New Budget Revenues go to Replenish Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund
6/14/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Sounds the Alarm and Requests Investigation into whether Banks Exploited Ohioans through Foreign Currency Exchange Transfers
Treasurer Mandel Requests Investigation into whether Banks Exploited Ohioans through Foreign Currency Exchange Transfers
6/13/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Initiates $25 Million Emergency Financing Program to Assist Ohioans Impacted by Severe Weather in 2011
Treasurer Mandel Initiates $25 Million Emergency Financing Program to Assist Ohioans Impacted by Severe Weather in 2011
5/31/2011 - Cleveland Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
Cleveland Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
5/26/2011 - The State Board of Deposit April Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
The State Board of Deposit April Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
5/25/2011 - The May State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on May 26, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office
5/23/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Announces Teacher Academy 2011 Schedule
Treasurer Mandel Announces Teacher Academy 2011 Schedule

Innovative Partnership Offers Teachers Financial Education Resources
5/18/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Announces 2011 Smart Money Choices Conference Schedule
Treasurer Mandel Announces 2011 Smart Money Choices Conference Schedule
5/18/2011 - The May State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit (BOD), is comprised of the State Treasurer, the Auditor of State, the Attorney General, and Cashier of the State Treasury.
5/16/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Presents Budget to Senate Finance Committee
Treasurer Mandel Presents Budget to Senate Finance Committee
5/11/2011 - Treasurer's Office Discusses Financial Strategies with Public Funds Managers in Southwest Ohio
Treasurer’s Office Discusses Financial Strategies with Public Funds Managers in Southwest Ohio
5/10/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Announces 2011 Center for Public Investment Management Conference Schedule
Treasurer Mandel Announces 2011 Center for Public Investment Management Conference Schedule
5/1/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Announces Teacher Academy 2011 Schedule
Treasurer Mandel Announces Teacher Academy 2011 Schedule
5/1/2011 - Cleveland Smart Money Choices Conference Registration Opens
CLEVELAND – State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel announced today that registration has opened for the Cleveland area Smart Money Choices conference, which will be held in Independence on July 8, 2011.
4/30/2011 - Treasurer Mandel's Office Presents Financial Education
Treasurer Mandel’s Office Presents Financial Education at the 11th Annual Dia del Los Niños/Children’s Day
4/27/2011 - The State Board of Deposit March Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
The State Board of Deposit March Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio.
4/26/2011 - Treasurer Mandel's Office Presents Financial Education at the Disability Network of Ohio's Solidarity 2011 Conference
Treasurer Mandel’s Office Presents Financial Education at the Disability Network of Ohio’s Solidarity 2011 Conference
4/26/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Announces $68.9 Million in Ag-Link Loans for Ohio Farmers
Treasurer Mandel Announces $68.9 Million in Reduced Rate Loans for Over 800 Ohio Farmers through Ag-LINK Program
4/25/2011 - The State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on April 27, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office.
4/17/2011 - Treasurer Mandel and Auditor Yost Encourage Any New Budget Revenues go to Replenish Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund
Treasurer Mandel and Auditor Yost Encourage Any New Budget Revenues go to Replenish Ohio’s Rainy Day Fund
4/15/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Presents the Real Money, "Real World Simulation" to Promote Financial Literacy at Shaw High School
Treasurer Mandel Presents the “Real Money, Real World” Simulation to Promote Financial Literacy at Shaw High
3/29/2011 - Treasurer Mandel Outlines Office Budget Request and Plans to Increase Efficiency and Leverage Technology
Treasurer Mandel Outlines Office Budget Request and Plans to Increase Efficiency and Leverage Technology
3/24/2011 - The State Board of Deposit February Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
The State Board fo Deposit February Report
3/23/2011 - The State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on March 24, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office.
3/18/2011 - E-Newsletter Update from Treasurer Mandel
Treasurer Mandel provides an update on some of the many activities going on in the State Treasury.
3/12/2011 - State Treasurer Josh Mandel Invites You to a Free Financial Literacy Fair in Mansfield
Free Financial Literacy Fair in Mansfield Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
2/24/2011 - The State Board of Deposit January Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
The State Board of Deposit January Report: Economic Outlook, and Review of Investment Portfolio
2/23/2011 - The State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on February 24, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office.
1/27/2011 - The State Board of Deposit Meeting
The State Board of Deposit meeting will take place on January 27, 2011 at 10:00 am in the State Treasurer's office.
1/10/2011 - Watch Josh get sworn in as State Treasurer
Watch as Josh Mandel gets sworn in as State Treasurer
1/6/2011 - Mandel Announces Senior Staff
State Treasurer-elect Josh Mandel announced today the senior staff in his new administration.
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Office Of Debt Mgmt
The Office of Debt Management plays an important role in the operation of state government: it oversees the borrowing of funds to assure it is completed in an efficient manner.
    

SaveNOW
SaveNOW, a program offered by the State Treasurer through our linked deposit authority, offers a 3% bonus interest on savings accounts for Ohio citizens.
    

Smart Money Choices
A free personal financial-planning conference series for all Ohioans presented by State Treasurer Josh Mandel, and supported by a variety of statewide and regional partners.
    

Top-Bottom Review 2011
Review Outlines Steps to Improve Operations, Safeguard Investments, Leverage Technology, Increase Transparency and Modernize Banking Practices
    

e-Funds Transfer
Electronic Funds Transfers makes tax payments easy. Entities that have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Taxation can register for electronic payment via the website.
    

Veteran's Preference
Veteran’s Preference provides veterans with priority to be accepted into the GrowNOW and Ag-LINK linked-deposit programs.
    

GrowNOW
A partnership between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury, enables small business owners to receive a 3% interest rate reduction on small business loans for two years with the opportunity for renewal
    

Renew & Rebuild Ohio
Small business owners, farmers and homeowners are eligible to receive financial assistance to rebuild and recover following an emergency.
    

Ag-LINK
A program for farms to receive an interest rate reduction on new or existing loans or lines of credit up to $100,000. Applications are accepted on an annual basis from January through March.
    

STAR Ohio
The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio, which allows government subdivisions – from municipalities to school districts – to invest funds in a highly-rated public investment pool.
    

CPIM
The Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) provides continuing education to Ohio’s public funds managers and their oversight authorities.
    

ECO-Link
A partnership between the State Treasurer and participating banks that provides a 3% interest rate reduction for 5 or 7 years on bank loans when completing energy-efficient upgrades to your home.
    

Teacher Academy
The Ohio Treasury's Teacher Academy is a highly successful two-day summer workshop offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Council on Economic Education.