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Unclaimed property search events held by Sen. Mastriano in Chambersburg and GettysburgUnclaimed property search events held by Sen. Mastriano in Chambersburg and Gettysburg

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the return of more than $140,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents and organizations in Adams and Franklin counties at two recent events hosted by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33).

Reading, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $57,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Reading Fightin Phils who attended last Wednesday’s baseball game against the Erie SeaWolves.

Event at Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91 highlights importance of manufacturing industry in PA

Moon Township, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37), Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-44), Rep. Anita Kulik (D-45), and numerous business leaders to celebrate the launch of the Max Manufacturing Initiative Act on Tuesday at HAMR Industries, located in Pittsburgh’s Neighborhood 91.

Coal Center, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) Executive Director Dr. Donald Martin announced today that more than $85,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to IU1, which serves public schools in Fayette, Greene and Washington counties.

Uncashed MoneyGram checks must be escheated to states where they were purchased

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Pennsylvania will receive more than $20 million in unclaimed property following a settlement that concludes the landmark unclaimed property case decided in Pennsylvania’s favor by the U.S. Supreme Court in February 2023.

Pittsburgh, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and ABC News’ Good Morning America (GMA) teamed up to return more than $17,000 in unclaimed property to parents, students, and employees on freshman move-in day at the University of Pittsburgh on Sunday, August 18.

More than 300,000 families have saved nearly $7.9 billion with PA 529

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Good Housekeeping has selected 529 Savings Plans to win a 2024 Parenting Award for the second year in a row.

Superhero-themed day included three homers (Pow! Bang! Boom!) and a victory for our heroes

York, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that nearly $15,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the York Revolution who attended Sunday’s baseball game against the Hagerstown Flying Boxcars. Many attendees dressed up like their favorite superheroes, which was the theme of the game, presented by York County Veterans Outreach.

Events in Lower Southampton and Warminster townships featured Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry, and Representatives Joe Hogan, Kristin Marcell & K.C. Tomlinson

Bucks County, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the return of more than $103,000 worth of unclaimed property to residents of Bucks County at recent events hosted by Sen. Frank Farry (R-6), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142), Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-178), and Rep. K.C. Tomlinson (R-18).

Returning unclaimed property to nonprofits helps organizations fulfill their missions

Harrisburg, PA - In anticipation of National Nonprofit Day on Saturday, August 17, Treasurer Stacy Garrity, United Way of Pennsylvania, and the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) are encouraging nonprofit organizations to search for unclaimed property that rightfully belongs to them. Pennsylvania nonprofits can search by visiting patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.

Pennsylvanians with disabilities can save for the future with ABLE programs

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated the first-ever national ABLE Savings Day, a collaboration of ABLE programs across the country to increase awareness about ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts. Treasurer Garrity is the chair of the national ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) and a strong advocate for ABLE programs. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department administers PA ABLE for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Gift cards were reported to Treasury with no known owners following criminal investigations

Hershey, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $21,000 in unclaimed property gift cards are being donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA, Special Olympics Pennsylvania, and Veterans Multi-Service Center.

Encouraging people to search PA Treasury website for themselves, family & friends

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Michele Brooks (R-50) announced today that more than $10.2 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Crawford County.

Third consecutive fee waiver brings total savings for PA 529 account owners to $16.5 million

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that asset-based fees will be waived for PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) account owners for the third year in a row. This year’s fee waiver will save families $5.5 million and is funded by PA 529 GSP surplus earnings.

Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - Perhaps more than any other military decoration, a Purple Heart is a direct reflection of the service and sacrifice of the service member it was awarded to.

Free webinars about ABLE savings programs for people with disabilities & their families

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Chair of the national ABLE Savings Plans Network (ASPN) announced today that to celebrate the first national ABLE Savings Day on August 14, multiple free webinars will be hosted by ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program experts throughout August. Webinars will explain how ABLE accounts can help individuals with disabilities and their families save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.

Long Pond, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and ABC News’ Good Morning America (GMA) teamed up to return more than $8,000 in unclaimed property to NASCAR fans at Pocono Raceway during NASCAR Race Weekend on Saturday, July 13.

An incredible day for baseball fans included a 3-2 Crosscutters victory

Williamsport, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $230,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Williamsport Crosscutters at the game against the Frederick Keys in Williamsport on July 21. Treasurer Garrity threw a ceremonial first pitch ahead of the game.

Legislators hosted a July 20 event to help residents and businesses find money owed to them

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) and Rep. Joe Hamm (R-84) today announced that more than $54,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Lycoming County and the surrounding area following an event hosted by the legislators.

Rep. Rader hosted a July 11 event to help residents and businesses find money owed to them

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Jack Rader Jr. (R-176) today announced that more than $26,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to residents of the 176th House District in Monroe County following an event hosted by Rep. Rader.

After the deposit is made, the state’s reserve fund will be nearly $7 billion

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today praised the General Assembly and the Governor for adding about $740 million to the state’s Rainy Day Fund as part of the state budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 – bringing the state’s reserve fund to a record high, nearly $7 billion.

Harrisburg, PA - The 529 tax credit, originally House Bill 1745 and co-prime sponsored by state Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Paul Friel (D-Chester), has been successfully incorporated into the Tax Code bill recently signed by Gov. Josh Shapiro. This new tax credit incentivizes employers to contribute to their employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts, providing substantial benefits to families across Pennsylvania and supporting workforce development.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has reaffirmed the highest credit rating possible, AAAm, for Treasury’s INVEST program pools. INVEST, managed by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, is an investment tool specifically designed for local government agencies and nonprofit organizations.

Money Match will allow Treasury to return unclaimed property automatically

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today praised the General Assembly for unanimously approving legislation to enact Pennsylvania Money Match, which will allow the Pennsylvania Treasury Department – for the first time ever – to automatically return unclaimed property to its rightful owners.

More than $262,000 in proceeds will be held in perpetuity for rightful owners to claim

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s spring unclaimed property auction brought in more than $262,000. All proceeds are carefully logged by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes.

“The Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s effective and steadfast advocacy on behalf of its investors puts the plan a notch above peers.”

Harrisburg, PA - Morningstar, a financial services company that rates 529 plans across the country, recently reinforced the reasons it awarded the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) its Gold Rating in November – making it one of only two plans in the nation to receive Morningstar’s highest rating.

Eligible Pennsylvanians can apply through December 31, 2024.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that approximately 442,000 payments totaling about $266 million were disbursed today to Pennsylvanians who have been approved for this year’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Urges the House of Representatives to take up the legislation without delay

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity praised the state Senate for passing the Stand with Israel Act, Senate Bill 1260, today. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28), was approved with an overwhelming bipartisan majority.

Redesigned paable.gov highlights program for Pennsylvanians with disabilities

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the redesigned PA ABLE Savings Program website, paable.gov. The new website makes it easier for individuals to learn about the many benefits of PA ABLE, open a new account, and access their existing PA ABLE account.

Real-time comparison of revenue with prior years and new federal fund details added to website

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that new features have been added to Treasury’s award-winning Transparency Portal, improving access to state budget and spending details.

Washington, DC - The National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) and its ABLE today program are excited to announce new innovative resources for those interested in ABLE savings plans.

Over 1,200 families started saving for education in the month of May

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more new PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) accounts were opened during Treasury’s 529 Day promotion in May than in any past 529 Day promotion. Over 1,200 PA 529 GSP accounts were opened last month for new beneficiaries, and total GSP contributions were more than $17 million.

HB 1745 will create employer tax credits for contributions to employees’ 529 and ABLE accounts and provide tax-free rollovers from PA 529 plans to Roth IRAs

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended the Senate Finance Committee for unanimously approving legislation which will give families even more reasons to invest in Pennsylvania’s successful PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and PA ABLE Savings Program.

Pro-taxpayer legislation will authorize BF&R to create independent settlement process

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity applauded the Senate for its bipartisan approval of Senate Bill 1051 yesterday, pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) to streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR).

Rep. Banta hosted three events to help residents and businesses find money owed to them

Girard, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Jake Banta (R-4) announced today that more than $322,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and businesses in Erie County following recent events hosted by Rep. Banta.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has sent refunds to approximately 31,000 Luzerne County residents who were owed money after the county eliminated its $5 annual vehicle registration fee.

Attendees of the track and field event heard the benefits of saving with PA ABLE

Mansfield, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Special Olympics Pennsylvania today promoted the PA ABLE Savings Program ahead of the Tioga County Special Olympics’ Track and Field Meet at Commonwealth University at Mansfield. Treasurer Garrity helped welcome athletes during opening ceremonies.

Families could win one of three $5,529 awards when they save with PA 529 GSP in May

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating 529 Day today – May 29, or 5/29 – by encouraging families across Pennsylvania to save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program for a chance to win awards, including three top awards of $5,529 – enough to pay for a year’s tuition at a Pennsylvania community college.

Treasury will begin sending rebates on July 1, the first date permitted by state law

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged eligible Pennsylvanians to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for this year’s rebate as soon as possible, noting that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will begin sending rebates to approved applicants on July 1.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury’s Outreach Team will be at the Adams County Farmers Market on May 25, 2024, to talk with shoppers about Treasury’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Keystone Scholars, and PA ABLE Savings Program – and to help people search for unclaimed property. Treasury’s experts will be available from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Treasurer Garrity joined the National Association of State Treasurers to help raise funds for the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank

Pittsburgh, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today, along with volunteers from the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), visited the Western Pennsylvania Diaper Bank to help sort and package diapers. NAST raised more than $15,000 for the diaper bank as part of a service project in conjunction with this week’s NAST Treasury Management Training Symposium being held in Pittsburgh.

Treasurer and legislators tour EASTERN, highlight current 529 Day promotion

Willow Grove, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Nancy Guenst (D-152) and Rep. Melissa Cerrato (D-151) today visited Eastern Center for Arts & Technology (EASTERN), a career and technical education center for high school students, to celebrate this year’s 529 Day promotion and to encourage families to save for their child’s education with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.

Manufacturer offers employees a match for contributions to PA 529 accounts

Hollsopple, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited Höganäs, the world’s leading manufacturer of metal powders for powder metallurgy, to celebrate this year’s 529 Day promotion and to encourage families to save for their child’s education with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.

Farrell, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) and Farrell City Mayor Kimberly Doss announced today that more than $30,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the City of Farrell in Mercer County. The money was originally identified during an unclaimed property clinic at Rep. Wentling’s Shenango Valley district office.

Jimmy Bishop Sr. was an influential disc jockey, producer, and host in Philadelphia

Bala Cynwyd, PA - Today at iHeartMedia studios, Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned three gold records to the family of Jimmy Bishop Sr., who earned widespread acclaim for his work as a disc jockey at Philadelphia’s WDAS Radio in the 1960s. The gold records were reported to Treasury as unclaimed property.

Three top awards of $5,529 available – enough for a year’s tuition at a Pennsylvania community college

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that this year’s 529 Day celebration includes three top awards of $5,529, enough to cover a full year of tuition at a Pennsylvania community college. The event starts tomorrow, May 1, and Treasurer Garrity encouraged families to save for their child’s education with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.

This is the third fee cut for top-rated PA 529 IP in less than a year

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that fees for PA 529 Investment Plan (IP) accounts have been reduced for the third time in less than a year. The lower fees went into effect for account owners last week.

Philadelphia, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Karabots Pediatric Care Center to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Savings Account (CSA) program, Keystone Scholars.

Pleasant Hills, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Pleasant Hills Borough Manager Kelly Theiss announced today that more than $28,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Pleasant Hills Borough in Allegheny County.

More than 4,350 items from Treasury’s vault will be available to bid on

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the next online auction of unclaimed property will take place on Wednesday, March 27. This auction includes jewelry, currency, precious metals, and many other items that have been safeguarded in Treasury’s vault for more than three years.

HB 2119 will allow more flexibility for PA 529 plans and align state and federal tax policy

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended members of the Pennsylvania House Finance Committee for unanimously advancing House Bill 2119, which will allow rollovers of PA 529 College and Career Savings Program account balances into a beneficiary’s Roth IRA free of state taxes. HB 2119 is sponsored by Rep. Greg Scott (D-54) and Rep. Steve Samuelson (D-135).

HB 1745 will create an employer tax credit for contributions to employees’ accounts

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended members of the Pennsylvania House for unanimously approving House Bill 1745, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), which will provide a tax credit for employers who contribute to PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts owned by their employees. The bill includes an amendment sponsored by Rep. Joe Emrick (R-137) to extend the same benefit to employers who contribute to employees’ PA ABLE Savings Program accounts. PA ABLE is a savings program for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Pittsburgh, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Lindsay Powell (D-21) announced today that more than $200,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and businesses in Pittsburgh following recent events hosted by Rep. Powell.

Pro-taxpayer legislation will improve appeals process for Pennsylvania taxpayers

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity applauded the Senate Finance Committee’s approval of Senate Bill 1051 today. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), will streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR).

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced a fee reduction for PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account owners – the fourth cut in the past three years.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Timothy Kearney (D-26) announced today that more than $80,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Prospect Park Borough, Springfield Township, and Upper Darby Township in Delaware County.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will automatically process approximately 31,000 refunds for Luzerne County residents who are owed money due to the county eliminating its $5 annual vehicle registration fee.

More than $80,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Berks County since 2022

Reading, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Berks County Commissioners Leinbach, Rivera, and Santoni announced today that more than $26,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Berks County.

Wellsboro, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited Highland Chocolates, a nonprofit chocolate factory and retail store owned by Partners In Progress, today to conclude her statewide tour to celebrate the PA ABLE Savings Program surpassing $100 million in assets. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.

Harrisburg, PA - In celebration of Leap Year, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $11.5 million is owed to people and businesses with a name that includes the words Leap, Year, February, Twenty, Nine, Calendar, Month, Day, Julius, Caesar, Pope and Gregory.

Harrisburg, PA - As the world reflects on the two years of carnage that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that a new law has taken effect that bans companies connected to the governments of Russia and Belarus from receiving state contracts, grants, or tax credits.

Brookville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) confirmed today that approximately $288,717 in unclaimed property is being returned to local residents and businesses following a recent event co-hosted by Dush, Sen. Joe Pittman (R-41) and Rep. Brian Smith (R-66).

Philadelphia, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited the Veterans Multi-Service Center in Philadelphia to celebrate the PA ABLE Savings Program surpassing $100 million in assets. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.

PA Supreme Court upholds Commonwealth Court, OOR rulings

Harrisburg, PA - Following a strong decision from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Treasurer Stacy Garrity today called on the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to immediately comply with the Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) by posting its contracts to Treasury’s Contracts e-Library.

Fund will seek to invest at least $50 million in PA infrastructure projects over four years

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced a $25 million investment in the Ullico Infrastructure Fund, which invests in infrastructure projects principally in the United States and Canada. The fund announced that it intends to invest at least twice that much – $50 million – in Pennsylvania over the next four years.

Seven Springs, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and U.S. Senator Bob Casey joined the Special Olympics Winter Games at Seven Springs Mountain Resort in Somerset County today to celebrate the PA ABLE Savings Program surpassing $100 million in assets. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75) announced today that more than $200,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and businesses in Clearfield and Elk counties following two recent events hosted by Rep. Armanini.

Lemoyne, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned more than $160,000 in unclaimed property to United Way of Pennsylvania today at its headquarters in Lemoyne.

Pennsylvanians encouraged to search and see if some of $4.5 billion belongs to them

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged all Pennsylvanians to celebrate National Unclaimed Property Day by searching Treasury’s website to see if any of the $4.5 billion in unclaimed property being safeguarded by Treasury belongs to them. More than one in ten Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, and the average value of a claim is about $1,600.

Lancaster, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited VisionCorps in Lancaster County today as part of a statewide tour to celebrate the PA ABLE Savings Program surpassing $100 million in assets. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits. VisionCorps empowers individuals who are blind or experiencing vision loss to attain independence through rehabilitation and recreational services.

Hunlock Creek, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) visited the Serendipity Therapeutic Riding Center in Hunlock Creek, Luzerne County today to celebrate the PA ABLE Savings Program surpassing $100 million in assets. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, and their families, to save without affecting eligibility for important benefits.

Burgettstown, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Superintendent Stephen Puskar announced today that nearly $15,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Burgettstown Area School District.

Waynesburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce announced today that the Chamber’s first-ever “Greene County Unclaimed Property Day” on December 7, 2023, resulted in more than $135,000 being returned to local residents and businesses.

Chambersburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the Franklin County Commissioners announced today that more than $25,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Franklin County.

More than $298,000 generated from fall unclaimed property auction

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s fall unclaimed property auction brought in more than $298,000, the most ever generated by an unclaimed property auction in Pennsylvania. All proceeds are carefully logged by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes.