Wisconsin. Treasurer.

The State Treasurer, a biennially elected Constitutional officer, succeeded the Territorial Treasurer (WIHV88-A1) upon formation of the state government in 1848.

The State Treasurer has custody of all State funds. He prepares and publishes periodic reports on the condition of these funds. The Treasurer also has custody of securities and land contracts representing investment of the State funds, and of securities deposited by banks and insurance companies as legally required reserve. The Treasurer holds all estates and bank deposits which escheat to the State. The state Treasurer receives State taxes, fines, and fees from counties and distributes State aid to them.

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