 Additionally, the state treasurer works to return nearly $700 million in unclaimed property to more than 4.3 million account owners.The state treasurer also helps oversee MOST - Missouri's 529 College Savings Plan, which helps families start building a college fund.As banking director for the state government, the state treasurer is responsible for authorizing disbursement of state funds, balancing the state accounts, contracting with private banks to process state receipts and disbursements, manage money and security transfers, and reporting on the state's financial activities.