National Association of State Treasurers
The National Association of State Treasurers is a non-profit organization consisting of state treasurers or comparable senior finance officials from U.S. states, commonwealths, territories, and the District of Columbia. NAST was established in 1976, and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
NAST exists to assist state treasurers in influencing public policy at both the state and federal levels. It serves as an educational association for both treasurers and treasury staff, promoting standards of excellence regarding ethical conduct, policy guidelines and accountability and model legislation and regulations.
The association is led by its Executive Committee as well as Executive Director.