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• 31 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Thanks Governor Shapiro for Signing Bipartisan Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process

New law will streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes in PA

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today applauded Governor Josh Shapiro for signing Senate Bill 1051, pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and supported by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the General Assembly. A companion bill was introduced in the House by Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149).

• 31 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, Rep. Mary Jo Daley & Rep. Tim Briggs Return More Than $32,000 in Unclaimed Property to Lower Merion Township

Ardmore, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Amanda Cappelletti (D-17), Rep. Mary Jo Daley (D-148), Rep. Tim Briggs (D-149) and Lower Merion Chief Financial Officer Adam M. Szumski announced today that more than $32,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Lower Merion Township.

• 31 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Perry Stambaugh Return More Than $25,000 to New Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Company

New Bloomfield, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-86) and Tom Burd, vice president of the New Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Company, announced today that more than $25,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the New Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Company.

• 30 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: PA 529 Investment Plan Earns Second Consecutive Morningstar Gold Rating

Morningstar highlights “exceptional oversight and advocacy” and praises fee cuts

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) received a Gold Rating from Morningstar for the second consecutive year, ranking it as one of the very best 529 plans in the nation. This is the highest designation possible through the firm’s review of the top 529 education savings plans of 2024.

• 30 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Camera Bartolotta and Rep. Jason Ortitay Return More Than $34,000 in Unclaimed Property to Two Washington County Municipalities

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) and Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-46), along with Canonsburg Mayor David Rhome, announced today that more than $11,500 in unclaimed property has been returned to Canonsburg. An additional $22,800 was returned to Chartiers Township, also in Washington County.

• 28 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Next Auction of Unclaimed Property: October 30, 31 & November 1

More than 5,700 items from Treasury’s vault will be available to bid on over three days

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that the largest auction of unclaimed property in the history of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department begins on Wednesday and features jewelry, coins, currency and collectibles.

• 25 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Gene Yaw & Rep. Jamie Flick Return $4,500 in Unclaimed Property to Little League Baseball, Incorporated

About two million children around the world play Little League Baseball and Softball each year

South Williamsport, PA - As the Major League Baseball World Series gets underway, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Rep. Jamie Flick (R-83) announced today that more than $4,500 in unclaimed property has been returned to Little League Baseball, Incorporated.

• 24 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Mike Regan and Rep. Carol Hill-Evans Return More Than $11,000 in Unclaimed Property to City of York

York, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Mike Regan (R-31), Rep. Carol Hill-Evans (D-95) and York Mayor Michael Helfrich announced today that more than $11,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to the City of York.

• 23 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Encourages Seniors and People with Disabilities to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate

The deadline for eligible Pennsylvanians to apply is December 31

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today encouraged seniors and people with disabilities to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (PTRR) as soon as possible. The deadline is December 31.

• 22 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Chamber, State Legislators Encourage Businesses to Use New PA 529 and PA ABLE Tax Credits

New law gives companies a unique opportunity to help employees save for education and disability-related expenses

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA Chamber of Business and Industry President and CEO Luke Bernstein today encouraged businesses to help their employees save for the future by using new tax credits for matching contributions to employees’ PA 529 and PA ABLE accounts. The credits will be available starting in 2025.

• 21 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill Return $205,000 in Unclaimed Property to Residents of Southern York County

Event at Senator’s district office identified money owed to dozens of constituents

Springfield Township, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) today announced that over $205,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Southern York County following Sen. Phillips-Hill’s recent unclaimed property event at her district office in Springfield Township.

• 18 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates Record: More Than $500 Million Returned to Pennsylvanians Over Two Years

Treasurer also highlights new laws improving state’s unclaimed property system

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated another record for returning unclaimed property: For the first time ever, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department returned more than $500 million over two consecutive years. Treasury also set records for the number of claims paid in a single year, and the amount of unclaimed property collected from holders in a single year.

• 14 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Bob Casey: PA ABLE Savings Program Surpasses $135 Million in Assets

Savings program gives people with disabilities greater control of their finances

Allentown, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Senator Bob Casey today announced the PA ABLE Savings Program has surpassed $135 million in assets, a major program milestone. PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts help Pennsylvanians with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without impacting important benefits.

• 10 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Praises Lawmakers for Bipartisan Passage of Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process

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

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity applauded lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House and Senate for their bipartisan approval of Senate Bill 1051, 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).

• 10 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Scott Martin Return Nearly $27,000 in Unclaimed Property to Residents of Lancaster County

Lancaster, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. Scott Martin (R-13) today announced that nearly $27,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Lancaster County following Sen. Martin’s annual Senior Expo.

• 9 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Major Milestone for Keystone Scholars

Keystone Scholars families have saved more than $100 million in companion PA 529 accounts

Pittsburgh, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today joined representatives of Neighborhood Allies and Point Park University to celebrate more than $100 million saved by Keystone Scholars families in companion PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts.

• 7 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: New Rainy Day Fund Investment Strategy Increases Earnings by $50 Million

New investment pool was created by the Treasurer to bolster the RDF one year ago

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that the Rainy Day Fund has generated $400 million in earnings since she implemented a new investment strategy in October 2023. That’s $50 million more than would have been generated without the improvement.

• 4 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Jamie Barton Return $14,600 to Residents of Berks & Schuylkill Counties

Landingville, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) today announced that $14,600 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Berks and Schuylkill Counties following Rep. Barton’s annual Senior Expo.

• 3 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Kristin Marcell Return Nearly $20,000 in Unclaimed Property to Veterans

Treasurer Garrity surprised to see her Operation Desert Storm commanding officer

Southampton, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-178) today announced the return of nearly $20,000 worth of unclaimed property to Veterans in Bucks County following an event hosted by Rep. Marcell.

• 2 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Garrity and Sen. Kane Announce Return of More Than $44,000 in Unclaimed Property to ChesPenn Health Services

Chester, PA - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Sen. John I. Kane (D-9) today announced the return of more than $44,000 in unclaimed property to ChesPenn Health Services, headquartered in Chester.

• 1 October, 2024
• By Samantha Heckel
• sheckel@patreasury.gov

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA Bankers Association Join Forces to Help Pennsylvanians Avoid Cyber Fraud

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Harrisburg, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, PA Bankers Association President & CEO Duncan Campbell, and Richard Cimakasky, Penn Community Bank Fraud & Security Officer and former FBI Special Agent, teamed up at a press conference Tuesday to kick off Cybersecurity Awareness Month, warning Pennsylvanians about the dangers of cybersecurity fraud and offering advice on how to make sure their personal information is safe.