United States Treasury (UST)
-
Issuing and managing the national debt: - The UST issues bonds, notes, and bills to finance the federal government's spending, and it manages the national debt by selling and repurchasing securities. -
Printing and distributing currency: - The UST designs, prints, and distributes paper money and coins through the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the United States Mint. -
Implementing monetary policy: - The UST works with the Federal Reserve to implement monetary policy, which is the government's plan for managing the money supply and interest rates to achieve economic goals. -
Regulating financial institutions: - The UST oversees and regulates financial institutions, including banks and thrifts, to ensure their stability and prevent financial fraud and abuse. -
Collecting taxes: - The UST collects taxes through the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finance the federal government's spending.