NASW Ohio Chapter

FYI: this post is purely educational and does not represent an endorsement of a specific candidate

As we approach the 2026 Midterm Elections in November, we want to inform our members of the roles and responsibilities of members of the State of Ohio Government.

The Ohio Treasurer is the State of Ohio's Chief Financial Officer. The treasurer's office manages state money and acts as the state's banker. The office manages state investment portfolios to secure taxpayer dollars while generating revenue. The treasurer is also the custodian for hundreds of billions in assets, including the state's public pension fund and the Bureau of Workers' Compensation.

Treasurer Robert Sprague's tenure will end January 2027. He is currently campaigning to be elected as our next Secretary of State.

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Join NASW Ohio Region 5 (Columbus Area) for our Summer Sizzle Cookout at Blacklick Woods Metro Park on Saturday, June 27 from 12:00–3:30 p.m. This free, family-friendly gathering is a chance for social workers to connect, relax, enjoy the outdoors, and build community with colleagues from across the Columbus area. Lunch will be provided. RSVP and learn more here: naswoh.org/region5