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826 military decorations & memorabilia returned since the program’s launch in 2018

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today shared that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s robust efforts to return military decorations and memorabilia have inspired at least one other state to develop its own program to honor Veterans and their families.

Digital gift cards available to contribute to PA 529 accounts

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity wants Pennsylvanians looking for a last-minute gift for a child in their life to know that the gift of education is a perfect option this year, and Treasury has gift cards available to make gift-giving even easier.

Nearly $33 million owed to Pennsylvanians with festive names

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating the holiday season by sharing that nearly $33 million in unclaimed property is available to claim for individuals, businesses or organizations with the following festive words in their names: bright, candle, carol, cheer, chimney, Christmas, gelt, gift, holly, jolly, joy, light, menorah and Santa.

Nearly 100,000 checks mailed totaling over $22 million in unclaimed property returns

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling over $22 million, have been printed, stamped and shipped to all corners of the Commonwealth. She is urging Pennsylvanians to be on the lookout for these checks and to cash or deposit them promptly when they arrive.

Six million more Americans including one million Veterans will be eligible for an ABLE account

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that starting Jan. 1, 2026, Pennsylvanians with a disability that started prior to the age of 46 will be eligible to save through the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program. Prior to this coming expansion, participation in the program was limited to those whose disability occurred prior to the age of 26.

Pennsylvanians can apply for rebates through December 31, 2025

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged eligible Pennsylvanians who have not already applied for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to do so before the Dec. 31 deadline.

Program provides targeted education savings deposits for children enrolled in WIC

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity detailed the progress of the WIC-Keystone Scholars Milestone Program (Milestone Program) in partnership with Adagio Health (Adagio). Program participants have now received their year-three education deposit into their Keystone Scholars accounts.

Clifton Heights, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Timothy Kearney (D-26), Rep. Heather Boyd (D-163) and Clifton Heights Borough Manager Thomas Micozzie announced today that more than $12,500 in unclaimed property has been returned to the borough in Delaware County.

INVEST PA provides investment opportunities for local governments and nonprofits

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P) has affirmed its highest rating, AAAm, for Treasury’s INVEST PA pools. Treasurer Garrity announced in October that INVEST PA would now be managed by Federated Hermes, Inc. INVEST PA provides investment options for local government entities and nonprofit organizations.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is kicking off the holiday season by bringing a series of unclaimed property events to communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania. With more than $1 billion in unclaimed property waiting to be claimed in the region, residents are invited to “unwrap” money that may be theirs—just in time for holiday gatherings.

Increased thresholds will ease unclaimed property process for Pennsylvanians

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended the General Assembly for the passage of House Bill 1176 which improves the state’s unclaimed property program. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department (Treasury).

Treasury’s Budget Bridge Loan Program helped 62 organizations maintain operations during budget impasse

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury is waiving interest charges for the 62 organizations who received funding through Treasury’s Budget Bridge Loan Program. Treasury disbursed more than $42.2 million to these entities to help maintain immediate operating expenses during the months-long budget impasse. This includes 13 Head Start local agencies, 46 Pre-K Counts providers, two rape and domestic violence crisis centers and one county government.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) has earned its third consecutive Gold Rating from Morningstar. This ranking maintains the PA 529 IP’s status as one of the top five 529 plans in the country.

57 military decorations returned to Veterans and families this year

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 57 military decorations have been returned to Veterans and their families so far in 2025. Returns this year include two Purple Hearts, Treasury’s first-ever Gold Star Widows and Pilgrimage Medal and Civil War buttons and epaulettes.

Villanova, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an expanded partnership today between Pennsylvania Treasury’s PA Achieving a Better Life Experience Savings Program (PA ABLE) and Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA) at Villanova University during SOPA’s Fall Festival.

York, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $13,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Spring Garden Township in York County.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury will award an additional $50 to families who claim their Keystone Scholars accounts and open a PA 529 College and Career Savings Program (PA 529) account during the month of November.

Statewide and county-specific incentives for Keystone Scholars can boost initial deposit to $200

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today the opportunity to double education savings for the first 95 Lycoming County families who claim their Keystone Scholars accounts and open their own PA 529 College and Career Savings Program (PA 529) accounts during November. These families will receive an extra $50 deposit made possible by Miele Manufacturing in partnership with the River Valley Regional YMCA. This is in addition to a $50 statewide incentive also running throughout November.

Notification sent ahead of unclaimed property checks in December

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 107,000 letters will be arriving in mailboxes to inform individuals of unclaimed property headed their way through the Pennsylvania Money Match program.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today discussed the current status of the Budget Bridge Loan Program and her letter to Governor Josh Shapiro proposing to fund November’s SNAP benefits for Pennsylvanians through the issuance of a Short-Term Investment Pool (STIP) loan.

Multiple organizations utilize short-term loans to continue providing services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 24 additional organizations that provide services to Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations have received funding through the Budget Bridge Loan Program, which helps bridge the funding gap created by the nearly four-month long budget stalemate.

More than 6,100 items will be auctioned

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the next auction of unclaimed property from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will take place this Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 29 and 30 and will feature jewelry, coins and collectibles.

Program provides short-term loans to organizations providing vital services to Pennsylvanians

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that funds have been released today to the first three organizations approved for funding through the Budget Bridge Loan Program which was initiated a few weeks ago to help organizations providing critical services to vulnerable Pennsylvanians during the ongoing budget stalemate.

Tunkhannock, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Tina Pickett (R-110) today announced that more than $40,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and organizations in Wyoming County following Rep. Pickett’s Senior Expo held on Sept. 26 at the Triton Hose Company.

Richboro, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) today announced that $19,196.47 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Bucks County following Sen. Farry’s Senior Expo held recently at the Northampton Valley Country Club.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced weekly webinar offerings to help celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Treasury and its partners will provide weekly webinars that will explore topics of personal finance and employment for Pennsylvanians with disabilities, including information on the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program.

Pre-K Counts and providers of rape & domestic violence prevention and support services can now apply for funding

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s Budget Bridge Loan program will now accept applications from Pre-K Counts programs and organizations that provide rape prevention and response services as well as domestic violence prevention and support services for survivors.

New management partnership will enhance benefits for INVEST PA participants

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s INVEST PA program, formerly called INVEST, will see significant positive changes for program participants thanks to the program’s first upgrade in more than 20 years. These enhancements are possible through the hiring of Pittsburgh-based Federated Hermes, Inc., as the new program manager for INVEST PA.

Richboro, PA - Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey today joined with Bucks County Controller Pamela Van Blunk, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Representative Shelby Labs (R-143), Representative Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-18) and Representative Joe Hogan (R-142) to encourage Pennsylvanians to search for unclaimed property.

“We have no greater responsibility than to invest in our children and most vulnerable populations.”

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will make $500 million available for Pennsylvania’s Head Start providers and county governments through a short-term, investment loan effort designed to ease the financial burden being faced by these entities, which serve Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable populations, due to the lack of an enacted state budget.

Sixth Reduction Since 2021

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that a new fee reduction for PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account owners went into effect on Sept. 1, 2025 -- the sixth PA ABLE fee reduction since she took office in 2021.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity was elected as the next Eastern Region Vice President of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) where she’ll serve a one-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that she has appointed Dave White to serve as her designee on the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Board of Commissioners.

Encourages Pennsylvanians to start saving for education during College Savings Month

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating College Savings Month by encouraging families with young children to claim their free $100 scholarship from Keystone Scholars and begin their savings journey with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program.

Treasury’s Transparency Portal becomes Open Book PA with new, expanded features

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today the launch of OpenBookPA, a new, enhanced version of Treasury’s award-winning Transparency Portal. With improved navigation, design and added features, visitors to the site now have more tools at their fingertips to better understand the Commonwealth’s finances.

Reading, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $45,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Reading Fightin Phils who attended the August 26 baseball game against the Chesapeake Baysox.

Applications must be filed by September 30, 2025

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today urged farmers and first responders, including volunteer fire companies, ambulance providers and rescue squads incorporated as nonprofits, to submit their applications for Liquid Fuels Tax reimbursements electronically.

More than $27,000 awarded to help Pennsylvania families save for education with PA 529

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that this year’s 529 Day Promotion was the most successful ever, with more than 2,800 new PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts opened during the month of May and $61.5 million in contributions made.

York County residents hit it out of the park finding unclaimed property.

York, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that nearly $10,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the York Revolution at the game against the Lexington Legends in York on August 8.

Fourth consecutive fee waiver will save PA 529 GSP families $5.7 million this year

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the fourth consecutive fee waiver for families who save with the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). The fee waiver covers asset-based fees during the current fiscal year, July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, which means that PA 529 GSP account owners will not see any fees on quarterly statements.

Pittston, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today visited Coffee Inclusive in Pittston, Luzerne County to celebrate National ABLE Savings Day and promote the PA ABLE Savings Program. 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.

August 7 is Purple Heart Day, honoring more than two million Veterans awarded the medal

Annville, PA - During a ceremony at Fort Indiantown Gap, Treasurer Stacy Garrity today observed Purple Heart Day by returning a Purple Heart Medal to the son of the late Ray Alvin Morgan, a U.S. Army veteran who was wounded during the Vietnam War. She was joined by Senator Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Representative JoAnne Stehr (R-107).

Lycoming County residents hit it out of the park finding unclaimed property

Williamsport, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $24,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for fans of the Williamsport Crosscutters at the game against the West Virginia Black Bears in Williamsport on July 25. Treasurer Garrity threw a ceremonial first pitch ahead of the game.

PA ABLE Savings Program proud to partner with camp that builds bonds between law enforcement and children and adults with disabilities

Elizabethtown, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined families to help kick off the Pennsylvania State Police’s (PSP) Sunny Day Camp, a special program designed to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Long Pond, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Rosemary Brown (R-40), Rep. Jack Rader (R-176) and Tunkhannock Township Vice-Chairman Kevin Wieand announced today that more than $8,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced a key addition to her administration, naming Steve Chizmar as Deputy Treasurer for Communications.

Pennsylvanians can apply for rebates through December 31, 2025

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 423,092 Property Tax/Rent Rebate payments have been sent to eligible Pennsylvanians. Payments totaled $255.8 million.

Pennsylvania Treasury is returning unclaimed property automatically through Pennsylvania Money Match Program

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Senator Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the second round of Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $9.2 million, have hit Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes and are encouraging folks to cash them. Pennsylvania Money Match is a program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

Harrisburg, PA - On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department invested an additional $25 million in Israel bonds.

Pittsburgh, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Nick Pisciottano (D-38), Rep. John Inglis III (D-45) and Council President William J. Veith announced today that more than $10,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Whitehall Borough in Allegheny County.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged Pennsylvania families to take advantage of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 Day promotion. Families who save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program may be eligible to win one of six regional awards based on where they live in Pennsylvania. Each award winner will receive a $5,529 deposit into their PA 529 account. The 529 Day promotion ends May 31, 2025.

More than $468,000 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 $468,000. All proceeds are carefully logged by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes.

Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - As Pennsylvania’s state treasurer, I work every day to protect more than $170 billion in taxpayer dollars entrusted to my care, but one of my favorite parts of this job isn’t about the money at all. It’s about honoring the brave men and women who have put their lives on the line to protect our great nation.

New Tripoli, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), Rep. Gary Day (R-187) and Heidelberg Township Administrator Dawn Didra announced today that more than $12,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Heidelberg Township in Lehigh County.

State Treasurer’s Department commended for raising standards of integrity and transparency for beneficiaries

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that 500 military decorations and memorabilia have been returned to Veterans and their families since she took office in 2021.

State Treasurer’s Department commended for raising standards of integrity and transparency for beneficiaries

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and CFA Institute today announced that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has claimed compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) from the CFA Institute. Introduced in 1999, the GIPS standards are universal, voluntary standards based on the fundamental principles of full disclosure and fair representation of investment performance.

Doylestown, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Frank Farry (R-6) announced today that more than $13,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office.

For the second time, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 40,000 Pennsylvanians will receive letters this week indicating that unclaimed property will be automatically returned to them through the Pennsylvania Money Match program.

Six regional awards of $5,529 – covers a year’s tuition at a Pennsylvania community college

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging families to save for education with this year’s 529 Day promotion. Families who save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program may be eligible to win one of six regional awards based on where in Pennsylvania they live. Each award winner will receive a $5,529 deposit into their PA 529 account. The promotion period starts tomorrow, May 1, and ends May 31, 2025.

Recognized for her commitment to PA 529 College and Career Savings Program

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today was presented the Champion of Youth Award by the YMCA of Pennsylvania for her commitment to the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, which helps families save for their children’s future education.

Butler, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that $1,100 in unclaimed property has been returned to American Legion Post 778 in Butler County.

#MadeInPAMondays social media campaign highlights impact of Pennsylvania manufacturers

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that manufacturers and makers from all 67 counties across the Commonwealth have been featured at least twice in the #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign since the initiative started in May 2021.

Pennsylvanians encouraged to save with Treasury’s PA 529 & PA ABLE programs

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today kicked-off America Saves Week by encouraging Pennsylvanians to learn more about Treasury’s great savings programs, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE Savings Program, by attending informational webinars, including a partnership with Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) covering financial aid opportunities for families.

WWI Gold Star Mothers and Widows Pilgrimage Medal Returned to Morrison Family

Orwigsburg, PA - Today at the Orwigsburg Free Public Library, Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a WWI medal to the family of Joseph William Morrison, who was a Private First Class in the Army from Auburn, Schuylkill County, and was killed in action. The medal was reported to Treasury as unclaimed property.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

New Tripoli, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-16), and Representative Gary Day (R-187), announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

Williamsport, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Gene Yaw (R-23), Representative Jamie Flick (R-83), and Representative Joe Hamm (R-84) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

Hollidaysburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Judy Ward (R-30), and Representative Scott Barger (R-80) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

McKees Rocks, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Devlin Robinson (R-37) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

Erie, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

More than 5,500 items from Treasury’s vault will be available to bid on over two days

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the next auction of unclaimed property begins tomorrow and features jewelry, coins, and collectibles. The two-day online auction will take place Wednesday, March 26, and Thursday, March 27 on pookandpook.com and will feature more than 5,500 items previously safeguarded in Treasury’s vault.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Scott E. Hutchinson (R-21), and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the first Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling more than $1.7 million, are now on the way to Pennsylvanians’ mailboxes. Pennsylvania Money Match is a new program that allows Treasury to return certain unclaimed property to rightful owners automatically, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor last year.

Acme, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity visited the Stoneybrook Foundation in Westmoreland County today to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and promote the PA ABLE Savings Program. 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 - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that families saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program’s Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) can now access their account anytime and anywhere with the READYSAVE 529 mobile app.

Bethlehem, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) and Lehigh Valley Dual Language Charter School (LVDLCS) CEO & COO Elsie Perez announced today that more than $800 in unclaimed property has been returned to the school in Northampton County.

Greensburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Eric Nelson (R-57) and Hempfield Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Doug Weimer announced today that more than $19,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Hempfield Township in Westmoreland County.

Program provides tax-free savings opportunities while protecting eligibility for benefits

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that PA ABLE Savings Program assets have surpassed $150 million. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with qualifying disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without impacting important benefits.

Move will further protect the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s computer systems and data

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the use of the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek has been banned from all Treasury-issued devices due to concerns about privacy and security.

Event at City Council Chambers identified money owed to residents and organizations

Lock Haven, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Lock Haven Mayor Joel Long, and City Manager Gregory Wilson today announced that more than $22,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents and organizations in the city following a recent unclaimed property event held at the Lock Haven City Council Chambers.

Nearly $17 million in unclaimed property could be a big boost for Pennsylvanians ahead of big game!

Harrisburg, PA - To celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles playing in Sunday’s big game, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $17 million is owed to over 71,500 Pennsylvanians and Philadelphia sports fans alike with a name or business name that includes the words Saquon, Barkley, Jalen, Hurts, AJ, Brown, Eagles, Fly, Go, Birds, Philly, Special, Brotherly, or Shove.

Extended time to appeal and new mediated settlement process available for certain state tax appeals

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced numerous improvements to Pennsylvania’s tax appeals process which will benefit Pennsylvania taxpayers. The changes apply to tax appeals filed on or after January 27, 2025, when Act 123 of 2024, which amended the Tax Reform Code of 1971, took effect.

For the first time ever, Pennsylvania will return unclaimed property automatically

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 8,000 Pennsylvanians will receive letters this week indicating that unclaimed property will be automatically returned to them. This marks the first step in the new Pennsylvania Money Match program, which was approved unanimously by the General Assembly and signed by the Governor in July.

Bradford, PA - Recently, Zippo Manufacturing Company hosted Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity for manufacturing and museum tours as part of the treasurer’s “Made in PA Mondays” initiative.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the new online Tax Appeal Portal to streamline Pennsylvania’s tax appeal process. Taxpayers and tax practitioners filing appeals with the Department of Revenue (DOR) through the Board of Finance & Revenue (BF&R) can now find all applicable forms in one convenient online location.

The fall 2024 unclaimed property auction generated more than $605,000, more than double the previous record.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s fall unclaimed property auction brought in more than $605,000, the most ever generated by such an auction in Pennsylvania. The previous record, $298,000, was set in October 2023.

Sworn in for a second term, Treasurer Garrity outlines optimistic vision for the Keystone State

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today began her second term leading the Pennsylvania Treasury Department as she took the Oath of Office during a ceremony at The Forum Auditorium.

Program was expanded to assist those with household incomes up to $45,000

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that payments totaling more than $315 million were disbursed to the approximately 517,500 Pennsylvanians who were approved for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in 2024.

Pennsylvanians with disabilities can now save up to $19,000 annually

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the annual contribution limit for PA ABLE, a savings program for people with disabilities, increased to $19,000. The change is a result of IRS inflation adjustments for 2025 and took effect January 1, 2025. The previous limit was $18,000.

Youngsville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-65) and Vern Edmisten, Chief of the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, announced today that nearly $13,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Youngsville Volunteer Fire Department, with the help of the Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry.

Two new fee cuts make Morningstar Gold Rated PA 529 Investment Plan better than ever

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced two new fee cuts for the Morningstar Gold Rated PA 529 Investment Plan (IP) as a result of continued program account growth and asset milestones.