The Blaine County Treasurer’s Office is sharing updated information to help residents better understand how county funds are invested and how those investment earnings directly benefit the community.
A review of county investment interest earnings shows a substantial increase beginning in Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), compared to Fiscal Years 2021 and 2022 (FY21–FY22). This growth reflects a more strategic approach to managing county funds through a combination of bank interest and certificates of deposit (CDs), allowing Blaine County to generate additional revenue to help support community services.
During FY21 and FY22, total annual investment interest earnings remained relatively modest:
• FY21: $52,188.43
• FY22: $27,699.14 Beginning in FY23, investment interest earnings increased significantly: • FY23: $849,295.91
• FY24: $1,630,870.15 (highest total interest year to date)
• FY25: $1,264,744.99
• FY26: $1,355,632.90 (year-todate as of April 13, 2026) From FY21 through FY26, Blaine County has earned a combined $5,180,431.52 in investment interest revenue.
What Changed in FY23 The increase beginning in FY23 reflects:
• Higher interest-rate environments
• More effective use of certificates of deposit alongside traditional bank accounts
• Improved timing and positioning of county funds In FY24, Blaine County saw peak bank interest earnings of $1,502,567.83, contributing to the highest overall interest total recorded in a single fiscal year.
Direct Benefits to Blaine County Residents According to the Blaine County Treasurer, Crystal Campos Perez, the investment interest earned on county funds is reinvested locally and directly supports essential services, including:
• Fire departments
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• County road maintenance and infrastructure
• General county operations These earnings help strengthen public safety, improve roads, and support daily county services.
Investment interest represents revenue earned from public funds already held in county bank accounts and certificates of deposit. By maximizing interest earnings on those funds, the Treasurer’s Office helps ensure every dollar works harder for Blaine County taxpayers.
The data clearly shows that this approach has created meaningful financial benefits for the county starting in FY23, providing long-term support for essential services and improving financial stability.
For more information about Blaine County finances or investment practices, residents are encouraged to contact the Blaine County Treasurer’s Office located on the first floor of the Blaine County Courthouse.