§ 2.2-1806 — Investment of current funds in state treasury; withdrawals and transfers of moneys to be invested

Virginia § 2.2-1806

• Jurisdiction: Virginia
• Title 2.2: ADMINISTRATION OF GOVERNMENT
• Subtitle I: ORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT
• Ch. 18: DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
• Art. 1: General Provisions
• Part C: STATE AGENCIES RELATED TO THE GENERAL OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT

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The Governor and State Treasurer, acting jointly may whenever in their opinion there are funds in the state treasury in excess of the amount required to meet the current needs and demands of the Commonwealth, invest the excess funds in securities that are legal investments under the laws of the Commonwealth for public funds. The funds shall be invested in such of said securities as, in their judgment, will be readily convertible into money. Notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-1821 or any other provision relating to the withdrawal of state moneys in a state depository, withdrawals and transfers of state moneys to be so invested may be made by state depositories pursuant to oral including telephonic or electronic instructions of the State Treasurer or his duly authorized deputies. Written confirmations of the withdrawals and transfers shall be provided by the state depository no later than the close of business on the day following the withdrawal and transfer. Payment of state moneys pursuant to this procedure shall be valid against the Commonwealth.

Legislative History

Code 1950, § 2-154.1; 1956, c. 184; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-185; 1981, c. 36; 2001, c. 844.