The Washington Public Treasurers Association has awarded a Certificate of Excellence to Clark County for its Investment Policy. The policy was judged by an impartial statewide panel as meeting the high standards of the Investment Policy Certification Program. 

Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper is responsible for the management of a government investment portfolio with an average balance of $1.1 billion. Investment decisions are governed by state statute and the Clark County Investment Policy at the direction of a Finance Committee. 

“Residents can rest assured that their county investment team is committed to protecting taxpayer funds and that is the top priority of our investment policy” said Treasurer Topper. “I’m proud to receive this recognition and share my gratitude to my investment staff and am grateful to the Finance Committee for their good work.”

The Washington Public Treasurers Association (WPTA) has assisted local governments with investment policies since 1988. Effective investment policies can help protect taxpayer funds entrusted to investment officers, assist governing bodies desiring to approve worthy policies, articulate investment priorities clearly, and guide staff in good stewardship best practices. WPTA's policy review committee evaluates vital elements covering 23 criteria categories that should be addressed in a thorough and effective policy. 

Clark County’s Treasurer Alishia Topper will be recognized formally at the April 2025 WPTA Annual Conference in Chelan, Washington, for putting in the hard work to elevate the agency’s policy to best-practice level, and for making its policy an example that others might emulate. 

“Excellence in public treasury is furthered when we all help each other, elevating our profession and better serving our residents and taxpayers,” said Topper. 

CONTACT:
Alishia Topper, County Treasurer
564.397.2252; alishia.topper@clark.wa.gov