Resources for the Media

Resources for the Public and Press

If you are a member of the news media and have a question or interview request for the State Treasurer or Oregon Treasury staff, please contact the agency communications director.

Media Contact:	James Sinks
Office:	503-378-4329
Cell:	503-508-0737
Email:	james.sinks@state.or.us

The State Treasury is a multifaceted financial enterprise that saves public dollars through the management of Oregon's investments, public banking and debt management functions. The office also helps the public through outreach, publications and efforts to improve financial education.

Please remember that the State Treasury does not handle tax collection, and nor does it draft the state budget, set pension policy or benefits, or maintain figures about agency spending.

The web site for the State Treasury includes archived news releases plus a calendar of upcoming meetings and events and any open Requests for Proposals. You can also find information about boards and commissions, information about the members of those boards, and instructions how to apply.

The site also contains a wealth of information about <>public investment management , the Oregon Bond Calendar, the state debt capacity and the popular Oregon 529 College Savings Network, which lets families set aside dollars for education and job training and receive tax benefits. There is also a facts and figures area that provides Treasury-related data.

If you are looking for particular information but cannot find it, please ask!

The following are quick links to data that has been requested by the media. Please send suggestions to the communications director of other information to add.

Reports showing the value of the Oregon Public Employee Retirement Fund.
Principles for private equity and real estate investments, as approved by the Oregon Investment Council.
The most recent list of Oregon's private equity investments by fund, dating to 1985.
Meeting information and materials for the Oregon Investment Council.
Information about how Oregon is investing in Oregon .

Information about how Oregon is helping to lead efforts to improve corporate responsibility and financial markets.

Information about the Oregon Facilities Authority which helps provide lower-cost financing for nonprofits.
The latest reports about the state debt capacity and current credit rating.
The state bond calendar

Background about Oregon's effort to deposit public money in banks that do business in the state.

Information about the public funds collateralization program , which ensures public assets are protected in the event of a bank failure.

Families can save for education and receive a tax deduction hrough the Oregon 529 College Savings network.

Kids can learn about money and enter a drawing for college scholarships between October and March in the Reading is an Investment program.