Securing Colorado’s Future
Serving as the State of Colorado’s bank, the Department of the Treasury is responsible for safeguarding and managing public funds with efficiency and transparency. This means our staff makes sure every tax dollar gets to the right place at the right time.
Led by Treasurer Dave Young, our Treasury takes this work one step further by pioneering forward-thinking programs designed to uplift and empower every Coloradan. This isn’t just a job for us — it’s a mission driven by a deep commitment to collective financial security in our state.
"I am proud to serve Colorado and eager to confront our state's greatest challenges. At the Treasury, we're a small but mighty team working hard to improve the financial wellbeing of all Coloradans."
- Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young
$17 billion
invested in FY23-24
$1.2 billion
in short-term loans given to school districts in FY23-24
181,000
state transactions processed in FY23-24
Popular Programs
Retirement Savings for All
Colorado SecureSavings is one of the country’s first state-facilitated IRA programs and has expanded retirement opportunities to more than 68,000 private sector workers.
Property Tax Deferral
This program helps seniors, military personnel, and other qualifying Coloradans afford to live in their homes by deferring payment of their property taxes.
Unclaimed Property
The Great Colorado Payback program returns lost and forgotten money to people and organizations across the state. Last year, we gave back $78 million to rightful owners!
What We Do
Investing
Smart investing makes Colorado stronger. The Department of the Treasury oversees state portfolios that earn stable returns and reduce the financial burden on taxpayers.
Policymaking and Advocacy
The Treasury partners with legislators, state agencies, and stakeholders to advance policies that promote financial stability, transparency, and long-term economic health for the state.
Debt Management
Local governments and schools often borrow money from the private sector or the Treasury to fund projects. The Treasury manages the debt and repayments safely.
What's New
Treasurer Young Sounding the Alarm on How the Federal Budget will Hurt Colorado and Communities NationwideJune 13, 2025 (DENVER) – Today, Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young joined more than 800 state and local elected officials in signing a bipartisan letter opposing the budget bill that would severely hurt Colorado and communities nationwide.
Signing of Two Landmark Bills Modernizes Unclaimed Property Laws and Launches New Infrastructure Financing Authority
Colorado Department of the Treasury Stands Ready to Assist State ResponseJune 2, 2025 (DENVER) - Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young issued the following statement on yesterday’s attack in Boulder, Colorado.