treasurer of the united states

TREASURER OF THE UNITED STATES, government. Before entering on the duties of 
his office, the treasurer is required to give bond with sufficient sureties, 
approved by the secretary of the treasury and the first comptroller, in the 
sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars, payable to the United States, 
with condition for the faithful performance of the duties of his office, and 
the fidelity of the. persons by him employed. Act of 2d September, 1789, s. 
4. 
     2. His principal duties are, 1. To receive and keep the moneys of the 
United States, and disburse the same by warrants drawn by the secretary of 
the treasury, countersigned by the proper officer, and recorded according to 
law. Id. s. 4. 2. To take receipts for all moneys paid by him. 
     3. To render his account to the comptroller quarterly, or oftener if 
required, and transmit a copy thereof, when settled, to the secretary of the 
treasury. 4. To lay before each house, on the third day of each session of 
congress, fair and accurate copies of all accounts by him, from time to 
time, rendered to and settled with the comptroller, and a true and perfect 
account of the state of the treasury. 5. To submit at all times, to the 
secretary of the treasury and the comptroller, or either of them, the 
inspection of the moneys in his bands. Id. s. 4. 3. His compensation is 
three thousand dollars per annum. Act of 20th February, 1804, s. 1.