Twenty one individuals have held the office of state treasurer since it became an elective position in 1865.

[6][7] The Office of the State Treasurer also provides certain services to South Carolina residents, including its college and ABLE savings programs.

[8][9] Aside from their functional responsibilities, the state treasurer is a member of the State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA), an independent agency which also includes the governor, the comptroller general, and the chairs of the budget committees in the General Assembly.

[13][14] In addition, the SFAA appoints South Carolina's state auditor to serve at pleasure.

[15][b] Since 1865, the state treasurer has been elected at-large and serves a term of four years.