Freeholder Chairperson: Carol Barrett Bellante
Treasurer: James T. Phillips
Department Email: treasurer@co.middlesex.nj.us

James T. Phillips is the Treasurer of Middlesex County, The County Treasurer, by law, is the custodian of all county funds. He disburses funds upon order of the Board of Chosen Freeholders.

Surplus funds are invested systematically by the Treasurer to earn additional income for the county. In the year 1999, the county earned in excess of 2.3 million dollars from these investments.

The Treasurer is responsible for meeting the county's long and short term capital fund requirements.

The investment community's confidence in the excellent financial operation and management practices of Middlesex County is best expressed by the county's AAA Bond Rating.

In addition to handling in excess of 250 million dollars in various revenue sources, the Treasurer's Office is the distribution center for Employees Payroll checks and checks due vendors doing business with the county.

Payments to vendors will be made the day following the Freeholder Public Meeting.