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Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the return of more than $218,000 in unclaimed property to Penn State Health.

Harrisburg, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned a U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal, ribbon and lapel pin belonging to World War II Sgt. George Pershing to his son, George "Fred" Pershing who resides in Greensburg, Westmoreland County.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today returned more than $94,000 in unclaimed property to the City of Harrisburg during a check presentation ceremony at City Hall.

Let freedom ring and search for unclaimed property to hear cha-ching!

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating 250 years of America’s independence by encouraging Pennsylvanians to search for unclaimed property. Treasury is working to return more than $5 billion, including $80 million available to claim for individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include Red, White, Blue, Flag, Freedom, Liberty, Life, Happiness, America, Fireworks and 250.

McConnellsburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $16,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Fulton County.

Applications for rebates can be filed through December 31, 2026

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that $224.4 million has been sent to 372,291 Pennsylvanians through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program.

Harrisburg, PA - To address expected litigation from unpaid vendors who provided security work at Gov. Shapiro’s private residence, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today confirmed that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has approved over $1 million in settlement payments, an agreement approved by Attorney General Dave Sunday.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity released the following statement in response to Attorney General Dave Sunday’s approval of a settlement agreement to pay for the security upgrades to Governor Josh Shapiro’s personal residence in Montgomery County.

PA 529 & PA ABLE gift cards can now be purchased using cryptocurrency

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Pennsylvanians saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and PA ABLE Savings Program can now contribute to their accounts using digital gift cards purchased with cryptocurrency, making Pennsylvania the first state to provide this type of modernization for a state-administered education savings program.

Education savings program exceeds $10 billion in assets

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program has surpassed $10 billion in assets. For over 30 years, the PA 529 program has helped Pennsylvania families save for a wide variety of qualifying expenses, including those for technical schools, colleges and universities, K-12 education, certain apprenticeships and credential programs.

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 $450,000. All proceeds are carefully documented by Treasury and will remain available for the rightful owners to claim no matter how much time passes.

Friends and family can contribute to a graduate’s PA 529 account with gift cards and online contributions

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged friends and family members to celebrate this year’s high school graduates with gift contributions to their favorite student’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program – which is now even easier through PA 529 gift cards available for purchase at Turkey Hill stores.

#MadeInPAMondays highlights the impact of Pennsylvania manufacturers and makers

Canonsburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s #MadeInPAMondays social media campaign celebrated its fifth anniversary with a visit to Aquatech’s headquarters in Canonsburg, Washington County. Each Monday, #MadeInPAMondays spotlights a different Pennsylvania-based manufacturer or maker, sharing their contributions to the Commonwealth.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged families to celebrate 529 Day by taking advantage of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s 529 Day promotion, which is offering more than $33,000 in awards. Families who save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program may be eligible to win one of six regional awards – a $5,529 deposit into their PA 529 account. The 529 Day promotion ends May 31, 2026.

Reading, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $28,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Berks County.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Judy Ward (R-30) announced today that nearly $130,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to residents of the 30th senate district.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Mike Armanini (R-75) announced today that more than $500,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to residents of the 75th legislative district, following recent events in St. Marys and DuBois.

New Castle, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $19,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Lawrence County.

An extra $25 incentive for eligible Keystone Scholars accounts, totaling $125 to jumpstart education savings

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury’s Keystone Scholars Program is partnering with Neighborhood Allies’ Fund My Future PGH to help further boost education savings for our youngest Pennsylvanians in Allegheny County. Eligible families can get a $25 bonus deposit when they claim their $100 scholarship from Keystone Scholars.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today underscored that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department cannot legally pay for any expenses related to the Governor’s private residence, including security upgrades that have already been made to his Montgomery County home.

West Chester, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $49,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to West Chester Borough in Chester County.

Six regional awards of $5,529 – enough to cover a year’s tuition at a PA community college

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania 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 during the month of May could be eligible to win one of six regional awards – a $5,529 deposit into the associated PA 529 account. The promotion period starts tomorrow, May 1, and ends May 31, 2026.

$586,000 invested for children of Pittsburgh Firefighters

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated a big investment in the future of Pittsburgh-area children by The BlackRock Foundation. The BlackRock Foundation collaborated with the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program (PA 529) to invest $586,000 for the education savings of 586 children of Pittsburgh Firefighters.

Bellefonte, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Rep. Paul Takac (D-82) announced today that nearly $130,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to organizations following a recent event hosted by Rep. Takac at Centre Care in Bellefonte.

A dozen students get a hands-on look at careers in public service at Treasury

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity welcomed a dozen young visitors to the Finance Building today for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, giving them a front-row seat to the inner workings of state government.

Businesses search for unclaimed property and new employees at job fair

Altoona, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $160,000 worth of unclaimed property was found for participating employers at the Blair County CareerLink’s Spring Job Fair held at the Jaffa Shrine Center in Altoona.

Greenville, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and State Rep. Parke Wentling (R-7) announced today that more than $16,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the Mercer County Trails Association, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office and the Phil Godfrey Ford Dealership in Greenville.

Top three students will receive a $500 deposit into a PA 529 account

Erie, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today congratulated the winners of the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership’s fourth annual National Civics Bee. Vihaan Koradia, Jared Kang and Fiona He were the top three finishers in the competition which was held on April 2 at Mercyhurst University. Each winner will receive a $500 deposit into a PA 529 College and Career Savings Program account to recognize their efforts.

Top three students will receive a $500 deposit into a PA 529 account

Lebanon, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today congratulated the winners of the Lebanon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s National Civics Bee. Blake Summers, Delaney Gawel and Owen Dixon were the top three finishers in the competition which was held on April 7 at Lebanon High School. Each winner will receive a $500 deposit into a PA 529 College and Career Savings Program account to recognize their efforts.

Limerick, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $186,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Limerick Township in Montgomery County.

Pennsylvania One Book provides books to about 16,000 children statewide

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury’s Keystone Scholars Program, which provides every Pennsylvania child born in 2019 and after a $100 scholarship to jumpstart their education savings, has partnered with Pennsylvania One Book to help promote financial literacy for our youngest Pennsylvanians.

More than $17 million in unclaimed property is waiting for those with Easter connections

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging Pennsylvanians to participate in the ultimate Easter egg hunt by searching for their unclaimed property. Individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include the words Flowers, Bunny, Hop, Egg, Hunt, Basket, Chocolate and Candy have over $17 million in unclaimed property that Treasury is working to return.

Donated property was reported to Treasury with no known owners

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity was joined by nonprofit leaders today in Treasury’s vault to announce that nearly $38,000 in unclaimed property gift cards and items including electronics, tools and children’s toys are being donated to Caring Cupboard, Casey’s Clubhouse, Duffield Veterans Village, Home Nursing Agency Foundation and Veterans Multi-Service Center.

More than 100,000 checks mailed totaling nearly $23 million in unclaimed property returns

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than 100,000 Pennsylvania Money Match checks, totaling nearly $23 million, have been printed, stamped and are being shipped to all corners of the Commonwealth.

Greencastle, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Chad Reichard (R-90) announced today that more than $16,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Rescue Hose Company No. 1 of Greencastle, PA, an emergency services provider serving Greencastle, Antrim Township and surrounding communities in Franklin County.

Spring unclaimed property auction takes place online on March 25

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today reminded Pennsylvanians that Treasury’s next online unclaimed property auction takes place Wednesday, March 25 with more than 4,000 items on the auction block, including jewelry, coins and precious metals.

More than $46 million in unclaimed property is waiting for those with spring connections

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging Pennsylvanians to brighten their rainy spring days by claiming their unclaimed property. Individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include the words Rose, Tulip, Daisy, Iris, Bloom, Garden, April, May, Rain and Sun have over $46 million in unclaimed property that Treasury is working to return.

Keystone Scholars provides $100 to every child born in Pennsylvania in 2019 and after

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated a milestone for Treasury’s Keystone Scholars program – more than 100,000 families have claimed their child’s $100 scholarship – totaling $10 million to help cover future education expenses.

Scranton, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined veterans, local leaders, Friends of the Forgotten North East Wing, and members of the community today to celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the life and sacrifice of Carol Ann Drazba, who was killed in a helicopter crash while traveling for rest and recuperation leave on Feb. 18, 1966, during the Vietnam War.

Latest fee cuts further enhance the Morningstar Gold-Rated PA 529 Investment Plan

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that fees are again going down for many PA 529 Investment Plan (IP) account owners. The new fee cuts implemented by Vanguard will save PA 529 IP account owners about $500,000 annually across the plan.

Spring auction will feature over 4,000 items from Treasury’s vault

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today provided an early preview of the next unclaimed property auction scheduled for later this month. The auction will take place online on Wednesday, March 25, featuring unclaimed property that had been safeguarded in Treasury’s vault. Items to be auctioned include jewelry, coins, currency and precious metals.

Erie, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity marked the achievement of PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program surpassing $200 million in assets during her visit to Community Resources for Independence (CRI), where she announced that the organization will begin offering PA ABLE as an employee benefit. This move expands access to a program that helps Pennsylvanians with disabilities save for everyday expenses and long-term goals without jeopardizing critical benefits such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.

PA ABLE to transition to new program manager – nation’s leading ABLE provider, Vestwell, in July

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced an upcoming transition to a new program manager, Vestwell, one of the largest ABLE providers in the country, for the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program. PA ABLE provides a tax-free way to save for Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families – without impacting eligibility for important benefits such as SSI and Medicaid.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity returned more than $50,000 in unclaimed property to county governments during America250PA kickoff events held across the Commonwealth.

PA ABLE assets exceed $200 million for Pennsylvanians with disabilities

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA ABLE Savings Program has surpassed $200 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 and invest without impacting eligibility for important benefits such as Social Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid.

$334.1 million returned in 2025 is most in a single year

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department returned more unclaimed property in 2025 than ever before – $334.1 million, surpassing the previous record of $272.2 million which was set in 2024.

More than $13 million in unclaimed property is waiting for those with Valentine’s Day connections

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is encouraging Pennsylvanians to find their perfect match this Valentine’s Day in the form of unclaimed property. Individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include the words Love, Card, Promise, Chocolate and Hug have over $13 million in unclaimed property that Treasury is working to return.

More than $523,000 in proceeds generated by most recent auction

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Treasury’s Fall Unclaimed Property Auction generated more than $523,000.

More than $31 million in unclaimed property is waiting for fans with football ties

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging football fans and big game partygoers to check and see if they have any missing money. Individuals, businesses and organizations with names that include the words Seahawks, Patriots, Seattle, New, England, Drake, Maye, Sam, Darnold, Football, Game, Wings, Pizza, Halftime and Touchdown have over $31 million in unclaimed property being safeguarded by Treasury.

More than $225,000 in unclaimed property returned to vendors and Farm Show visitors

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $225,000 in unclaimed property was returned to Pennsylvanians during the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, putting money directly back into the hands of families, farmers, small businesses, and visitors from across the state.

Trump Accounts provide $1,000 for children born in 2025 through 2028

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is working to help families understand Trump Accounts (formally titled 530A accounts) established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This new investment account for American families has a pilot program that offers a $1,000 contribution for children born in 2025 through 2028.

First and only state treasury to claim compliance with the GIPS standards

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department has once again passed an independent verification of its claim of compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). This distinction makes Pennsylvania Treasury the only state treasury in the nation to achieve and maintain GIPS compliance. The independent verification was conducted by The Spaulding Group (TSG), a nationally recognized firm specializing in GIPS verification and investment performance measurement.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that $314 million was distributed to nearly 511,000 Pennsylvanians in 2025 who were approved for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the promotion of Christopher Bonifanti to assume the role of Deputy Treasurer for Comptroller Operations.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity is celebrating a record-breaking year for the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Program. Across both programs, more than $1 billion was saved for future education and disability expenses in 2025.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the success of the Board of Finance & Revenue’s (BF&R) new tax appeal and mediated settlement process which started in 2025.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that expanded eligibility for the PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program is officially in effect. As of January 1, Pennsylvanians whose qualifying disability began prior to the age of 46 are eligible to open a PA ABLE account. Previously, eligibility was for individuals whose disability began before age 26.