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1/6/2012

Treasurer Issues Request for Proposal for Banking Designation

On January 23, 2012, State Treasurer of Ohio Josh Mandel will release on OhioTreasurer.gov a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for the award of active deposits of the public moneys of the State of Ohio for a period of two years commencing on July 2, 2012 (“Designation Period”).  Responses to the RFP shall be received in the Treasurer’s office no later than 3:00 PM on February 27, 2012.  On March 19, 2012, the Board of Deposit will award active deposits for the Designation Period.

To hold active or interim deposits during the Designation Period, a financial institution must apply or renew its eligibility as a depository of public funds for the Designation Period.  An application to serve as a public depository for active and interim deposits must be received by the Treasurer’s office by February 27, 2012.  Any application received after that date will be considered only for interim deposits.  All applications are to be in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Chapter 135 and submitted to Josh Mandel, Chairman, Ohio Board of Deposit, 30 East Broad Street, 9th Floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3461. On January 23, 2012, the Application/Agreement to Serve as Depository of Public Funds will be available on this website. 
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Office Of Debt Mgmt
The Office of Debt Management plays an important role in the operation of state government: it oversees the borrowing of funds to assure it is completed in an efficient manner.
    

SaveNOW
SaveNOW, a program offered by the State Treasurer through our linked deposit authority, offers a 3% bonus interest on savings accounts for Ohio citizens.
    

Smart Money Choices
A free personal financial-planning conference series for all Ohioans presented by State Treasurer Josh Mandel, and supported by a variety of statewide and regional partners.
    

Top-Bottom Review 2011
Review Outlines Steps to Improve Operations, Safeguard Investments, Leverage Technology, Increase Transparency and Modernize Banking Practices
    

e-Funds Transfer
Electronic Funds Transfers makes tax payments easy. Entities that have received a notice from the Ohio Department of Taxation can register for electronic payment via the website.
    

Veteran's Preference
Veteran’s Preference provides veterans with priority to be accepted into the GrowNOW and Ag-LINK linked-deposit programs.
    

GrowNOW
A partnership between eligible banks and the Ohio Treasury, enables small business owners to receive a 3% interest rate reduction on small business loans for two years with the opportunity for renewal
    

Renew & Rebuild Ohio
Small business owners, farmers and homeowners are eligible to receive financial assistance to rebuild and recover following an emergency.
    

Ag-LINK
A program for farms to receive an interest rate reduction on new or existing loans or lines of credit up to $150,000. Applications are accepted on an annual basis from January through March.
    

STAR Ohio
The State Treasury Asset Reserve (STAR) of Ohio, which allows government subdivisions – from municipalities to school districts – to invest funds in a highly-rated public investment pool.
    

CPIM
The Center for Public Investment Management (CPIM) provides continuing education to Ohio’s public funds managers and their oversight authorities.
    

CPIM Conference: Bowling
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Akron
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Dayton
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

CPIM Columbus
The CPIM (Center for Public Funds Managers) Academy allows public funds managers to increase their financial competencies in managing and safeguarding Ohio’s tax dollars.
    

ECO-Link
A partnership between the State Treasurer and participating banks that provides a 3% interest rate reduction for 5 or 7 years on bank loans when completing energy-efficient upgrades to your home.
    

Teacher Academy
The Ohio Treasury's Teacher Academy is a highly successful two-day summer workshop offered in partnership with the Ohio Department of Education and the Ohio Council on Economic Education.