Welcome from State Treasurer John Perdue


Welcome to the West Virginia State Treasurer’s website. This office serves as the state’s banker and chief investment officer, processes the state’s monies and pays all of the state’s bills. 

On this site you can learn all about the programs and services we offer, including our award-winning Unclaimed Property Division, our Smart 529 College Savings programs, E-Government activities, and how we manage the state’s money. 

This office handles money that belongs to all the citizens of West Virginia. We are dedicated to managing that money honestly, efficiently and professionally by implementing the latest technology, acquiring and maintaining the best staff possible to achieve maximum efficiency in our operations and save taxpayer dollars.

I hope you will find the information on this site useful. Suggestions for improvement are always welcome.

Treasurer Perdue's Bio


State Treasurer John Perdue kneels along side 100-year-old Mary Price Chester, the oldest person ever to receive an Unclaimed Property check.

 NBC News' Dateline program on July 14 included a segment on Price as part of an hour-long special on Unclaimed Property.

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Putnam girl gets $5,000 for college
Rosheka Beckford’s name drawn in “When I Grow Up” contest

    CHARLESTON – Rosheka Beckford of Putnam County’s Conner Street Elementary came away the $5,000 grand prize winner Dec. 12 at a news conference to announce winners of the “When I Grow Up” contest, sponsored by State Treasurer John Perdue and The Hartford Co.
    The Treasurer pulled Beckford’s name from a bowl near the conclusion of the news conference, held in the State Cultural Center’s Grand Hall. Beckford, in the third grade, came to the podium with a big smile on her face, to receive a ceremonial check and pose with Perdue and The Hartford’s Jeff Coghan.
        (Read the story) 
           (See the winners here)

     

Grand prize winner Rosheka Beckford accepts her $5,000 SMART529 award from State Treasurer John Perdue and Hartford Representative Jeff Coghan.


State Treasurer John Perdue’s office and ING have created West Virginia Retirement Plus. The state employees' retirement investment program that is "Building a Bridge to Your Future".(Click here to see the video)

 


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