Government - Frankfort, KY, US
Allison Ball is the 38th State Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, currently serving her second term. Treasurer Ball is a fierce watchdog for Kentucky taxpayer dollars. Since taking office, she has returned a record $98 million of unclaimed property and more than any State Treasurer in Kentucky history in a single term. She is committed to good governance and transparency and is responsible for launching Kentucky's transparency website showing how the state government spends its money. Additionally, Treasurer Ball started a savings and investment program for Kentuckians with disabilities called STABLE Kentucky that allows families to save money while continuing to receive assistance, at no cost to Kentuckians. Treasurer Ball has been a national leader for improved financial literacy. As part of these efforts, she established the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Database and the Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission.