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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 FY24-25
$975 million
in short-term loans given to school districts in FY24-25
$80 million
returned to rightful owners in FY24-25
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 90,000 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 $80 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
State government agencies and schools often borrow money from the private sector to fund critical projects. The Treasury manages the debt and repayments safely.
What's New
Big Name Breweries Have Unclaimed Cash, Just in Time for the Great American Beer FestivalOct. 10, 2025 (DENVER) — Colorado’s beverage industry is known for crafting great beer, but some of its biggest names have something else brewing: unclaimed cash.
Great Colorado Payback Wants Rockies, Broncos, Nuggets, and Avalanche to Win Back Unclaimed PropertyOct. 2, 2025 (DENVER) — With the fall sports season in full swing, the Colorado Department of the Treasury is reminding fans to check the Great Colorado Payback database for lost funds.
Expanded Tools Make It Easier Than Ever for Coloradans to Save for RetirementSept. 24, 2025 (DENVER) — The Colorado SecureSavings Program announced a major update to its saver and employer portals with the introduction of multilingual functionality and an enhanced mobile experience as part of its mission to expand access to retirement savings.