Press Releases

The Department of State Treasurer Announces Bonds Sold for Statewide Transportation Projects

The Department of State Treasurer sold $300 million of bonds today to pay for transportation projects throughout North Carolina.

State Treasurer Brad Briner's Statement on Senate's Proposed Budget

State Treasurer Brad Briner released the following statement on the Senate’s proposed budget spending plan.

Treasurer Brad Briner Returns Unclaimed Property to Shaw University

Treasurer Brad Briner made his first “big check” presentation at Shaw University.  Briner was able to get $59,790 back to the University as part of the state’s NC Cash Program.

Treasurer Brad Briner Announces Another ‘AAA’ Rating For Outstanding General Obligation Bonds in NC

State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today S&P Ratings has affirmed North Carolina’s AAA ratings on its outstanding general obligation bonds.  This is the second AAA bond rating announced in the past week- with Moody’s assigning the same rating last Wednesday.

Local Government Commission OK’s $300 Million in Bonds for Raleigh Outer Loop

The Local Government Commission (LGC) approved $1.85 billion in financing applications at its meeting Tuesday, April 1.

Treasurer Brad Briner Announces Moody’s ‘AAA’ Rating For Outstanding General Obligation Bonds in NC

State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today Moody’s Ratings has affirmed its 'AAA' issuer rating, the AAA ratings on its outstanding general obligation bonds, the Aa1 ratings on its outstanding appropriation bonds, and the Aa3 ratings on its outstanding GARVEEs.

NC Department of State Treasurer and Open AI Announce AI Pilot

North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner and OpenAI today announced a pilot program to use artificial intelligence to improve government services for the people of North Carolina.

Jeff Poley Named Interim Division Head Will Oversee State and Local Government Finance Division

State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today that Jeff Poley will be the interim State and Local Government Finance Division director (SLGFD). This comes after current Deputy Treasurer Debbie Tomasko announced her departure earlier this month.

Governor’s Proposed Budget Does Not Fully Fund State Retirement System

State Treasurer Brad Briner is responding to the budget proposal put forward by Gov. Josh Stein today:

Department of State Treasurer Hires Ty Powers as Investment Director for Multi-Strategy Assets

Ty Powers has been hired as an Investment Director for the Department of State Treasurer’s (DST) Investment Management Division (IMD), State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today.