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* How does my financial institution obtain a deposit of state funds?

* How do I obtain a replacement state personal income refund check?

* Do you have a list of all banking institutions within Missouri?

* What are the banking rules in Missouri?

* Where do I get information about State debt or bonds that I can buy?

* What types of securities can the State of Missouri invest in?

* What is the BIG Missouri Program and how does it work?

* What banks work with the BIG Missouri Program?

* Is the BIG Missouri program the same as MOBUCKS?

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  1. How does my financial institution obtain a deposit of state funds?

    Financial institutions may apply for a deposit of state money by contacting this office. Information on the deposit program and contact information is available through the following link: http://www.treasurer.mo.gov/weekrate.asp

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  2. How do I obtain a replacement state personal income refund check?

    To replace a lost or destroyed state check, please contact the Disbursement Services section of the Treasurer’s Office at (573) 751-2434.

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  3. Do you have a list of all banking institutions within Missouri?

    This office does not have a list of the banking institutions in Missouri. Your best resource is going to be the State Division of Finance. Their website can be found at http://www.missouri-finance.org

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  4. What are the banking rules in Missouri?

    The Office of the State Treasurer does not regulate financial institutions in the state. Regulation is performed by the State Division of Finance. Their website can be found at http://www.missouri-finance.org

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  5. Where do I get information about State debt or bonds that I can buy?

    The Office of Administration is responsible for the issuance of State bonds and other debt.Information regarding State debt is available on the Office of Administration’s website at http://www.oa.mo.gov/acct/. Persons interesting in purchasing State debt as an investment should contact a licensed broker for further information.

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  6. What types of securities can the State of Missouri invest in?

    The State of Missouri’s portfolio is a fixed-income portfolio limited to a maximum maturity of five (5) years.The State Treasurer’s Office is not allowed to invest the State’s portfolio in the stock market.Eligible securities include: US Treasuries, US Agency debt, commercial paper of US corporations, bankers’ acceptances, repurchase agreements and time deposits with Missouri banks.For more information, see Section XI of the State’s investment policy at http://www.treasurer.missouri.gov/invest/policy.pdf.

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  7. What is the BIG Missouri Program and how does it work?

    The BIG Missouri program is a low interest loan program administered by the STO and Missouri financial institutions.The financial institutions receive low-interest rate deposits from the STO for certain eligible programs and pass on the interest savings to approved borrowers.Since the loans are not guaranteed by the State or grants, borrowers must meet the credit requirements of the lending institution.

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  8. What banks work with the BIG Missouri Program?

    Most Missouri financial institutions are eligible to participate in the BIG Missouri programs. We suggest you approach the lenders where you currently do your banking. If your financial institution chooses not to participate, we can provide you with the names of financial institutions that currently work with the STO.

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  9. Is the BIG Missouri program the same as MOBUCKS?

    MOBUCKS was the predecessor to the BIG Missouri program.

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