US Laws, Codes, Statutes & Cases

The state treasurer shall:

     (1) Receive and keep all moneys of the state in the manner provided in RCW 43.88.160, as now or hereafter amended;

     (2) Disburse the public moneys only upon warrants or checks drawn upon the treasurer in the manner provided by law;

     (3) Account for moneys in the manner provided by law;

     (4) Render accounts in the manner provided by law;

     (5) Indorse on each warrant when required by law, the date of payment, the amount of the principal, and the interest due on that date;

     (6) Report annually to the legislature a detailed statement of the condition of the treasury, and of its operations for the preceding fiscal year;

     (7) Give information, in writing, to either house of the legislature, whenever required, upon any subject connected with the treasury, or touching any duty of his office;

     (8) Account for and pay over all moneys on hand to his successor in office, and deliver all books, vouchers, and effects of office to him, who shall receipt therefor;

     (9) Upon payment of any warrant, or check, take upon the back thereof the indorsement of the person to whom it is paid.

[1977 c 75 § 38; 1965 c 8 § 43.08.010. Prior: 1890 p 642 § 1; RRS § 11019; prior: 1886 p 134 § 2; 1871 p 77 § 2; 1864 p 52 § 3; 1854 p 413 § 3.]

Notes:

Budget and accounting system, powers and duties: RCW 43.88.160.