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Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that families who have registered their child’s Keystone Scholars accounts have saved more than $50 million for their children’s future education in linked PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Center for Rural Pennsylvania Board Chairman Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), Center for Rural Pennsylvania Vice Chairman Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski (D-121), and Center for Rural Pennsylvania Executive Director Dr. Kyle C. Kopko today announced the findings of a study analyzing the differences in how residents of rural counties use and benefit from the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program compared to residents of urban counties.

Lancaster, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El today visited Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology to promote Treasury’s PA 529 College and Career Savings Program. The tour was led by College President Pedro Rivera. They were joined by a representative from the office of Sen. Scott Martin.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that she has appointed James Snell to serve as Treasury’s representative on the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) Board of Commissioners.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that total contributions to the PA ABLE Savings Program have surpassed $100 million. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts are a tax-free way for Pennsylvanians with qualifying disabilities and their families to save without affecting eligibility for means-tested government disability benefits.

Harrisburg, PA - The tax benefits for contributing to PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts are getting better in 2023, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today. Higher Pennsylvania state personal income tax deductions are now in place for both programs.

Merecr, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Mercer County Treasurer Amber White announced today that nearly $4,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the county.

Harrisburg, PA -  Today, the U. S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in favor of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department in a landmark unclaimed property case, creating the potential return of nearly $19 million in escheated funds to Pennsylvania from Delaware.

Johnstown, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Cambria County President Commissioner Tom Chernisky announced today that nearly $2,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Cambria County.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced three upcoming webinars as part of America Saves Week, which runs February 27 through March 3. America Saves Week is an annual event to encourage families to make informed choices when it comes to saving and protecting money, reducing debt, and building wealth.

Scranton, PA — Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Lackawanna County officials announced today that more than $60,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Lackawanna County.

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Treasury Department today announced the beginning of a transition period to a new prepaid debit card provider for Unemployment Compensation (UC) and State Workers’ Insurance Fund (SWIF) claimants.

Harrisburg, PA - To celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles earning a spot in Sunday’s big game, Treasurer Stacy Garrity said today that more than $35.3 million is owed to 282,595 Pennsylvanians and Philadelphia sports fans alike with a name or business name that includes the words Jalen, Hurts, Jason, Kelce, Haason, Reddick, DeVonta, Smith, Eagles, Fly, Super, or Bowl.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has been appointed to chair the National Association of State Treasurers’ (NAST) Pension and Trust Investment Committee.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today, the first day of National Unclaimed Property Month, that the Pennsylvania Treasury returned more than $211 million in unclaimed property in 2022. Treasury also returned 90 military decorations and memorabilia to veterans or their families.

West Chester, PA -  Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline announced today that more than $100,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Chester County.

Eldred, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity recently toured the Eldred World War II Museum in Eldred, McKean County. The museum, which is free to the public, works to preserve and interpret the history of World War II.

Wind Gap, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined Tom Landwermeyer, President and CEO of Homes For Our Troops (HFOT), today to present the key to a new, specially adapted custom home to retired Marine Corporal Daniel Lasko and his family.

Harrisburg, PA -  Standing just outside the Finance Building’s historic vault, Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. John DiSanto (R-15) announced that legislation automating the process of returning unclaimed property to rightful owners – known as Pennsylvania Money Match – was introduced this week.

Harrisburg, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity marked Sunshine Week today by announcing a new feature on Treasury’s award-winning Transparency Portal that gives the public easy access to county- and state-level data about Pennsylvania’s unclaimed property program, the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program, Keystone Scholars, and the PA ABLE Savings Program.

Mansfield, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity joined Tioga County Commissioner Erick Coolidge recently for a presentation at the Mansfield Public Safety Training Institute (MUPSTI) with the Emergency Response Training and Certification Association (ERTCA). The presentation highlighted the great work being done by MUPSTI and ERTCA to provide education and training for law enforcement, first responders, and other public safety professionals.

Harrisburg, PA -  Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and officials from Upper Merion and Lower Merion townships in Montgomery County announced today that more than $73,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the townships.

Harrisburg, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the upcoming online auction of unclaimed property will take place Wednesday, April 12, and Thursday, April 13. This auction includes fine jewelry, coins, currency, and many other items that have been safeguarded in Treasury’s vault. The majority of Treasury’s items will be featured on April 12.

Harrisburg, PA -  Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Savings Program account owners will see a lower annual account maintenance fee on their April statements. The fee reduction is the result of the National ABLE Alliance surpassing 35,000 funded ABLE accounts.

Harrisburg, PA -  Conservation, renewable energy use and updated infrastructure are anticipated to reap $15 million in savings over 15 years for HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania State Treasurer Stacy Garrity and House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) today advocated for bringing the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund up to the national median. Garrity also shared that Treasury’s investment income estimate for the current fiscal year has increased to $437 million.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged families to celebrate ‘529 Day’ by starting to save with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) before the end of May for a chance to win a top award of $5,290 – or one of ten regional awards of $2,529 in account contributions.

Smethport, PA -  Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and McKean County Commissioners announced today that nearly $17,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to McKean County.

Harrisburg, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that Treasury’s Contracts e-Library has surpassed 500,000 entries. Items available on the Contracts e-Library include state government contracts, purchase orders and amendments. All entries are available to review anytime, allowing Pennsylvanians the opportunity to see how their tax dollars are being spent.

Harrisburg, PA -  The Northeast PA Manufacturer’s and Employers Council (NEPA MAEC) hosted their annual YES (Your Employability Skills) Recognition Breakfast on May 10, 2023, at St. Nicholas Hall. The event saw a turnout of over 270 attendees including students, teachers, business professionals, and legislators. Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity delivered the keynote address titled ‘Made in Pennsylvania.’

Harrisburg, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that she is leading a national effort to eliminate new mortgage fees being imposed on home buyers with good credit and high down payments. The new fees, implemented via policy by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, go into effect today.

Harrisburg, PA -  Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the kick-off for this year’s 529 Day celebration to highlight the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program. Starting today, and continuing through May 31, 2023, those who open a new PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) account and contribute at least $10 for a new beneficiary who is a Pennsylvania resident will be eligible to win a top award of $5,290 – enough to cover a year’s tuition at a Pennsylvania community college.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today congratulated Izaak Hobday, who won a gold medal and a silver medal at this year’s World Special Olympics, for his tremendous accomplishments. Hobday, of Athens, Bradford County, was one of just two Pennsylvanians chosen to represent the United States in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin, Germany.

Harrisburg, PA - The Commonwealth Court recently ruled in favor of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, affirming that PPL Corporation (PPL) must provide records to Treasury’s designated auditors, who are working with the Department to determine that all unclaimed property is reported as required by law so that Treasury can return it to the rightful owners.

Kingsley, PA - At the historic Dennis Farm in Susquehanna County, Treasurer Stacy Garrity today participated in America250PA’s dedication ceremony for the first permanent Semiquincentennial Bell in Pennsylvania. The bronze bell was dedicated as part of America250PA’s work to celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

Harrisburg, PA - To celebrate the Hershey Bears bringing home the Calder Cup, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $101.4 million is owed to 690,167 Pennsylvanians with a name or business name that includes the words Hershey, Bears, Calder, cup, ice, hockey, Mike, Michael, Vecchione, Hunter, or Shepard.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s spring unclaimed property auction brought in more than $285,000, making this the most successful auction to date. The two-day online auction in April included more than 4,200 items.

Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - A police officer arrives at the scene of a robbery and disarms the culprit before anyone is injured. A firefighter rushes into a burning building – not thinking about their own safety – and saves a child. An EMT arrives at the scene of a crash, treats anyone who’s injured and rushes them to the hospital.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today warned the public that scammers are imitating the Pennsylvania Treasury Department with sophisticated phishing emails targeting Pennsylvanians.

Greensburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and the Westmoreland County Commissioners announced today that more than $100,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Westmoreland County.

Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - The bipartisan debt ceiling legislation passed by Congress last week included full funding for veterans’ health care. That sounds like great news for the brave men and women who fought for the freedoms that we all enjoy today – and, for the most part, it is.

Harrisburg, PA - In celebration of National Running Day, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that more than $40 million is owed to nearly 270,000 Pennsylvanians who should be sprinting to retrieve their unclaimed property – those with a name or business name that includes the words Jesse, Owens, Wilma, Rudolph, Usain, Bolt, Carl, Lewis, Florence, Griffith, Joyner, Fast, and Run.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. John DiSanto (Dauphin) today celebrated the Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 24. The legislation, known as Pennsylvania Money Match, will automate the process of returning unclaimed property to rightful owners.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today told Pennsylvanians: “You can be anything, including one of the many Pennsylvanians owed some of the $4.5 billion in unclaimed property we want to return!”

Tannersville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and state Senator Rosemary Brown (R-40) announced today that more than $28 million of unclaimed property is owed to residents of Monroe County.

Jim Thorpe, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, County Commissioner Chairman Wayne E. Nothstein and Carbon County Recorder of Deeds Donna L. Gentile today announced the return of more than $5,000 in unclaimed property to the county. Senator David Argall (R-29), Representative Doyle Heffley (R-122), and Carbon County Commissioners Rocky C. Ahner and Chris L. Lukasevich also took part in today’s check presentation.

Northampton, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure announced today that more than $110,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Northampton County.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s INVEST Program – an investment tool designed for local government agencies and nonprofit organizations – has again received the highest credit rating possible, AAAm, from Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings (S&P).

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today in Treasury’s historic vault that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department returned more unclaimed property in fiscal year 2022-23 than ever before – $273.7 million.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced a fee reduction for the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) which will save PA 529 IP account owners an estimated $579,000 over the next year.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that a final report containing detailed compliance recommendations and best practice considerations designed to prevent antitrust violations by large banks has been filed with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York as part of settlement agreements in a 2019 government-sponsored enterprise (“GSE”) bond price-fixing class action lawsuit filed and led by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department (“Treasury”). The suit alleged that 16 large banks manipulated prices of GSE bonds, damaging institutional investors nationwide.

Op-ed by Treasurer Stacy Garrity - Since May 1, many hardworking middle-class Americans have been paying more to buy a home because of an outrageous new rule imposed by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Instead of rewarding families who play by the rules, the FHFA is now penalizing them with higher mortgage fees. It’s completely backwards.

Bedford, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Bedford County Commissioner Chairman Barry L. Dallara announced today that nearly $43,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Bedford County.

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Pennsylvania Treasury Department together are encouraging families to consider saving with the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). This is a smart way to save early for future education expenses and receive tax advantages, including a PA state income tax deductions for contributions. Your savings can be used toward postsecondary tuition, room and board, books, and more at many colleges, universities, career, vocational, and technical schools, and certain apprenticeship programs.

Wilkes-Barre, PA - Today, Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity met with officials at the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center and urged them to improve the treatment of veterans at the facility.

Washington, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Washington County Commissioner Chairman Diana Irey Vaughan announced today that more than $46,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Washington County.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today congratulated the General Assembly and Governor Shapiro for expanding Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and encouraged eligible residents to apply now for the 2023 rebate.

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 second consecutive fiscal year. Fee waivers, resulting in a savings of $5.5 million for account owners, will be funded by PA 529 GSP surplus earnings. In total, PA 529 fee cuts made by Treasurer Garrity will have saved account owners more than $11 million by the end of Fiscal Year 2023-24.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and James M. Zugay, Recorder of Deeds in Dauphin County and President of the Pennsylvania Recorders of Deeds Association (PRODA), today reminded Pennsylvania veterans to register their military discharge paperwork with their local recorder of deeds office.

Bucks County, PA - More than $200,000 worth of unclaimed property was returned to residents of Bucks County recently at events featuring Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Frank Farry, and Representatives Joe Hogan, Kristin Marcell and K.C. Tomlinson.

Somerset, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Somerset County Commissioners Gerald Walker, Colleen R. Dawson, and Pamela Tokar-Ickes announced today that nearly $44,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Somerset County.

More than $30,000 awarded to Pennsylvania families

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the top award winner of this year’s PA 529 Day Promotion held in May. Bradley Getz of Montgomery County won the top award, a $5,290 deposit into the new PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) account he opened for his daughter.

The CSA Manager will raise awareness of Treasury’s Keystone Scholars program

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Karen McDermott, formerly with the Pennsylvania Bankers Association, is joining her staff as the new Manager of Children’s Savings Accounts (CSA), a position within Treasury’s Bureau of Savings Programs to oversee the Keystone Scholars program.

Financial Aid Experts Provide Guidance for Success in Affording Education

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) and the Pennsylvania Treasury Department together are hosting an informative webinar to aid students and families in planning for financial success when seeking postsecondary education, including the importance of the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP). The 1-hour event, scheduled for September 14 at 6:30 PM, will be hosted by PHEAA’s financial aid experts Linda Pacewicz and Dan Wray and Treasury’s PA 529 expert David Dominick.

INVEST helps local government and nonprofit organizations meet financial goals

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Ryan Buxton has been promoted to INVEST Manager, a new position within Treasury’s Bureau of Cash Management.

Encourages Pennsylvanians to start saving during College Savings Month

Harrisburg, PA - September is College Savings Month and Treasurer Stacy Garrity celebrated today by announcing that more than one million withdrawals have been made from PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts. Since the program was created more than 30 years ago, account holders have used more than $5.6 billion to help pay for education expenses.

Arona, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Arona Borough Secretary Joe Levandosky announced today that more than $21,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Arona Borough in Westmoreland County.

More than 4,200 items from Treasury’s vault will be available to bid on

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Treasury’s next unclaimed property auction begins tomorrow and features baseball cards that are more than 100 years old, jewelry, currency and more.

Aliquippa, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Aliquippa Mayor Dwan Walker announced today that $14,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the city of Aliquippa in Beaver County.

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the Pennsylvania Treasury Department is investing an additional $20 million in Israel bonds.

Harrisburg, PA - As part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Nancy A. Walker today encouraged employers to provide supportive, inclusive policies for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today warned Pennsylvanians that scammers are targeting senior citizens with a new scam called “The Phantom Hacker,” which involves convincing victims that their financial accounts have been hacked.

Users can now easily view total figures for state expenditures, revenues and budget

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

New fees hurt homebuyers with good credit, large down payments

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended the state Senate for adopting Senate Resolution 134 and urging the Federal Housing Finance Agency to rescind new federal mortgage fees which are hurting homebuyers with good credit who have saved enough to make a large down payment.

Counties offering automatic payroll deductions for the PA 529 College & Career Program

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that her office has recently partnered with several counties across the state to offer automatic payroll deductions for PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts as a benefit for county employees.

Treasury can help Pennsylvanians who knead their unclaimed dough

Harrisburg, PA - In celebration of National Pizza Month, Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that nearly $11 million is owed to people and businesses with a name that includes the words Pizza, Crust, Dough, Cheese, Slice, Pie, Margherita, Italy, New York, and Chicago.