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Officials

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Treasury leadership includes Senate-confirmed officials, appointed officials, and career executives who oversee the Department's bureaus and offices. Officials establish policy direction, manage operations, and ensure the Department executes its legal responsibilities with integrity and accountability.

Senior Leadership (Overview)

  • Secretary of the Treasury: principal adviser to the President on economic and financial issues and head of the Department.
  • Deputy Secretary: chief operating official and principal deputy to the Secretary.
  • Under Secretaries: lead major mission areas such as domestic finance, international affairs, and terrorism and financial intelligence.
  • Assistant Secretaries and bureau leaders: manage specialized portfolios and operational bureaus.

How Officials Support the Public

Officials coordinate across Treasury offices and bureaus to implement financial policy, safeguard public funds, and ensure programs operate transparently and efficiently.

Types of Officials

  • Senate-confirmed officials: leadership roles that require nomination and confirmation, typically responsible for major policy and operational oversight.
  • Appointed officials: roles that manage specific portfolios, initiatives, and cross-agency coordination.
  • Career executives and senior staff: experienced public servants who provide continuity, program expertise, and operational leadership.

Decision-Making and Oversight

Treasury officials set priorities and oversee implementation through planning, budgeting, policy development, interagency coordination, and program management. Oversight includes internal controls, compliance reviews, and performance monitoring.

Ethics and Accountability

Treasury maintains standards intended to support integrity and public trust. Officials are expected to follow applicable ethics requirements, safeguard sensitive information, and maintain appropriate records of official actions.

Finding More Information

The Department publishes public information about programs, priorities, and organizational structure. If you are looking for how Treasury is structured, visit the Organizational Chart page. For major responsibilities and mission areas, visit Role of the Treasury.