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- Creators: Arizona. Office of the State Treasurer
- Creators: Welch, Nancy
The Office of the Treasurer’s financial statements are intended to present the financial position, results of operations, and changes in financial position of only that portion of the fiduciary activities of the State of Arizona that is attributable to the transactions of the Office of the Treasurer.
Economic development leaders and public officials throughout the country are tending to the effects of a sour economy and huge state budget deficits when they would rather be creating quality jobs and new economy assets. According to the most prominent thinking on today’s knowledge economy, locally developed and exported technology will be the primary economic differentiator between future winners and losers. Thus, with long-term fiscal and economic health at stake, the 50-state race is on for advantages and leadership in science and technology. This report sheds light on these issues through an overview of Arizona’s standing in science and technology today, short case studies of four competitors in the west, as well as Arizona, and ideas for Arizona’s leaders to consider as they strive to give our state an edge.
The Treasurer's Office is essentially the State's Bank. The primary responsibilities of the office include the receipt, safekeeping, investment, and disbursement of monies belonging to the state, as well as the safekeeping of investment securities and performance bonds held in trust on behalf of state agencies.