Kentucky State Treasurer
The Kentucky State Treasurer is elected every four years along with the governor and other statewide officials. The treasurer, who can serve two terms, acts as the state's chief elected fiscal officer. The salary is $110,000 a year.
| State Treasurer of Kentucky | |
|---|---|
Incumbent Mark Metcalf since January 1, 2024 | |
| Type | State's chief elected fiscal officer |
| Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
| Formation | 1792 |
| First holder | John Logan |
| Salary | $110,000 |
| Website | Kentucky State Treasurer website |
The current treasurer, Mark Metcalf of Lancaster, is the second Republican elected to the post since 1944. He succeeded the term-limited Republican Allison Ball of Prestonsburg, who was elected Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts.
The treasurer's duties include:
- Act as head of the treasury KRS 041.020
- Create and manage the state's depository KRS 041-070
- Make record of all monies due and payable to the state KRS 041-100
- Process warrants from the Finance and Administration Cabinet KRS 041-150
- Make payments on behalf of the state KRS 041-160
- Make an annual report KRS 041-340
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