Financial Stewardship

The State Treasurer is the state's chief banking official serving as the receiver and custodian of all state fund transfers and deposits. The office also manages banking relationships for the state of South Dakota and monitors local bank accounts held by various state agencies. Treasurer, Josh Haeder, additionally plays a role in responsible management of South Dakota's resources by sitting on the board of the State Investment Council which manages investment of the financial assets of the State of South Dakota. Additionally, the State Treasurer is a member of the State Board of Finance which manages state financial issues including bad debt, moving allowance for state transfers, per diem allowances, etc.

Program Administration

The South Dakota's treasurers office also administers a number of key programs for the state including:

  • Unclaimed property
  • Student grant and loan repayments
  • Teen Court Grant fund
  • The Commission of Equal Access to our Courts

Financial Empowerment

Working alongside of state representatives, the Treasurers office is also on a mission to promote financial education among South Dakotans with emphasis on specific groups.

Previous State Treasurers

  • Rich Sattgast 2011-2018
  • Vernon L. Larson 2003-2010
  • Richard D. Butler 1995-2002
  • G. Homer Harding 1991-1995
  • Janis Y. Kellley 1990-1991
  • David L. Volk 1973-1990
  • Neal Strand 1969-1973
  • Al Hamre 1967-1969
  • Lloyd Jorgenson 1963-1967
  • Al Hamre 1959-1963
  • Ed T. Elkins 1955-1959
  • Theodore Mehlhaf 1951-1955
  • C.E. Buehler 1947-1951
  • Hazel Dean 1945-1947
  • E. V. Youngquist 1943-1945
  • John N. Thompson 1942-1943
  • W. G. Douglas 1939-1942
  • W. H. Hinselman 1937-1939
  • Frank G. Siewert 1933-1937
  • C. Goodhope 1931-1933
  • J. Moodie 1927-1931
  • James L. Driscoll 1923-1927
  • W. S. O'Brien 1921-1923
  • G. H. Helgerson 1917-1921
  • W. Ewert 1913-1917
  • George G. Johnson 1909-1913
  • C. H. Cassill 1907-1909
  • C. B. Collins 1903-1907
  • John Schamber 1899-1903
  • Kirk G. Phillips 1895-1899
  • W. W. Taylor 1891-1895
  • Wilbur F. Smith 1889-1891