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Treasurer Cowell Reports First Quarter Pension Fund Results
Fund returns 3.53 percent, with stocks up 7.13 percent

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Treasurer Cowell Reports First Quarter Pension Fund Results
Fund returns 3.53 percent, with stocks up 7.13 percent
Cowell Announces New Executive Administrator for State Health Plan
Mona Moon, Plan’s former chief financial officer, chosen to lead Plan
Cowell Announces New Deputy Treasurer for Unclaimed Property
Brenda Williams, Department’s Financial Literacy Director, to lead Unclaimed Property Division
Treasurer Cowell Reports End of Year Pension Fund Returns
Pension assets increased to pre-recession levels
Treasurer Cowell Announces $500M Emerging Managers Program
Two firms selected for initial commitments of $150 million each
State Health Plan Board Passes Plan To Expand Choices and Improve Stability
Today, the North Carolina State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees approved a proposal to offer new health plan options for teachers and state employees
Treasurer Cowell Releases 2013 Debt Affordability Study
State has debt capacity for the first time since 2009
Treasurer Cowell Saves NC Taxpayers $45 Million with Bond Sale
State Treasurer Janet Cowell awarded $319.26 million of general obligation refunding bonds today.
Treasurer Cowell Announces Chief Investment Officer
Kevin SigRist to Oversee Investments for North Carolina
Treasurer's Office Announces Vendor for New 403(b) Program
State Treasurer Janet Cowell announced today that Charlotte-based TIAA-CREF, a nationally recognized leader in the 403(b) marketplace, was selected to administer a centralized...
Treasurer Cowell Reports Third Quarter Pension Fund Returns
State Treasurer Janet Cowell reported today that North Carolina’s pension fund gained 4.46 percent for the quarter ending September 30, 2012.
Treasurer Cowell Returns $146,000 on Greensboro's FOX 8
NC Cash program finds unclaimed cash for Triad citizens during “Claim Your Cash” telethon
Treasurer Cowell Urges North Carolinians to 'Commit to Save' for Retirement
North Carolinians pledge to save more than $560,000 for National Save for Retirement Week
Treasurer Cowell Returns $55,000 in Unclaimed Cash at State Fair
October 19, 2012 - State Treasurer Janet Cowell handed an unclaimed property check for more than $55,000 to a lucky North Carolina citizen today at the State Fair.
Treasurer Cowell Reports Fiscal Year End Pension Fund Returns
August 24, 2012 - State Treasurer Janet Cowell reported today that North Carolina’s pension fund returned 2.21 percent for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012
State Health Plan Board Awards Contracts for Third Party Medical Claims, Related Services
August 13, 2012 - New plan options to be rolled out next year
Treasurer Cowell Appears Live on FOX Charlotte Morning Show
July 25, 2012 - Treasurer returns more than $100,000 in unclaimed cash to Charlotte area residents
NC Pension Fund Prohibits Investments in Iran
July 19, 2012 - State Treasurer Janet Cowell announced today the adoption of an Iran Divestment Policy for the North Carolina pension fund
Treasurer's Office Assesses Risk of Fraud in Retirement Systems
July 10, 2012 - Buck Consultants selected to conduct evaluation, make recommendations for fraud prevention
Treasurer Cowell Reports First Quarter Pension Fund Returns
June 22, 2012 - Fund returns 6.38 percent, sees positive returns across all portfolios
Local Government Commission Receives National Recognition
June 15, 2012 - Treasurer Cowell discusses financial strength of local governments on Fox Business Markets Now
Statement from North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell
June 8, 2012 - The following is a statement from North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell regarding the passing of John Medlin, former CEO of Wachovia Corp. and vice chair of the Investment...
Treasurer Returns $5000 in Unclaimed Property at Speed Street
May 25, 2012 - National Multiple Sclerosis Society to use funds to help prevent and treat disease
Treasurer Cowell Premieres Financial Literacy Video
May 11, 2012 - More than 100 North Carolinians share what financial literacy means to them
Treasurer Cowell Presents More than $4,000 to Make-A-Wish Foundation
April 28, 2012 - Former wish recipient accepts unclaimed property check on behalf of organization
Treasurer Cowell Receives TCREW Economic Leadership Award
April 26, 2012 - TCREW award presented to individual whose vision and execution generates economic growth
Be a Part of the DST Team
March 8, 2012 - Apply for the Summer 2012 Internship Program
Treasurer Makes Live Appearance on ABC's Good Morning America
February 17, 2012 - Cowell returns more than $374,000 in unclaimed property funds to North Carolina schools
Treasurer Cowell Reports End of Year Pension Fund Returns
February 3, 2012 - Pension fund assets are valued at $71.8 billion, an increase from...
Cowell Releases 2012 Debt Affordability Study
February 2, 2012 - State’s “triple A” bond rating confirmed by all three national agencies
State Health Plan Board Holds Inaugural Meeting
January 9, 2012 - Board saves state $19 million annually by implementing a Medicare Prescription Drug Program
Treasurer Announces New State Health Plan Board of Trustees
December 22, 2011 - State Health Plan to transfer to Department of State Treasurer effective January 1
Treasurer Cowell Introduces Accelerator at Sebio Forum
November 3, 2011 - $35 million allocation from NC Innovation Fund to support life sciences firms in state
Treasurer Cowell Saves NC Nearly $22.5 Million with Bond Sale
October 5, 2011 - Refunding will save the state approximately $22.5 million in debt service costs

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