The State Treasury was established in 1876
“His Majesty the Emperor had — seen it fit to decree that the cash funds of the state, insofar as they had not been allocated to other authorities, had to be placed in a separate agency by the name of ‘Suomen Valtiokonttori’ (the State Treasury of Finland) established for the administration and management of said funds—.”
Pictured is a section of the painting Aleksanteri II by G. Bothman from 1850, oil on canvas, the collection of the Helsinki University Museum.
Over the years, the State Treasury has been involved in developing central government and society as well as implementing change. This section on history reviews some of the most important milestones in the history of the State Treasury, directors-in-chief and directors general in charge of the agency and a few interesting occurrences along the way.
State Treasury 150 years, 3 January 2026
The State Treasury will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026. To mark the anniversary year, we have created a dedicated celebration website that offers perspectives on the past, present, and future. The series of articles published on the site explores contemporary phenomena and invites readers to reflect on changes in society. The website also highlights key milestones in the history of the State Treasury, from the establishment of the agency to the present day.
