State Treasurer

Treasurer Brad Briner told a legislative committee that the state's retirement funds have had a faulty investment strategy in recent years. Here's how he wants to fix it.

The N.C. Treasurer's office is crafting a proposal to overhaul the way his office controls investments in the state pension plan.

Today, a look at the State Treasurer’s race in North Carolina. It’s one of ten Council of State races on the ballot in the 2024 election. WUNC's Colin Campbell joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss the race and candidates.

While you might assume incorrectly that the Office of State Treasurer is where tax revenue gets processed, it’s actually a key position that oversees pension fund investments for state retirees and manages the state employees’ healthcare plan.

State investigators launched a probe in March after checks of 2022 trips conducted by a Department of Administration division. Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said she asked the State Bureau of Investigation to look into the trips.

Elizabeth City, N.C., has submitted an overdue audit that shows the city has resolved some issues with financial oversight, but continues to struggle with others.

Blue Cross Blue Shield, which currently holds the state health plan contract, said it's pursuing an appeal.

State Treasurer Janet Cowell has come under fire for her role as a public official working in the private sector.Cowell, a Democrat, was elected as…

State Treasurer Janet Cowell will not seek re-election in 2016. The former Raleigh City Council member was first elected to the statewide post in 2008.…