News Releases - August 2024

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Intermediate Unit 1 Executive Director Dr. Donald Martin Announce Return of More Than $85,000 in Unclaimed Property to IU1

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Intermediate Unit 1 Executive Director Dr. Donald Martin Announce Return of More Than $85,000 in Unclaimed Property to IU1


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.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Over $20 Million in Unclaimed Property Coming to Pennsylvania Following MoneyGram Settlement

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Over $20 Million in Unclaimed Property Coming to Pennsylvania Following MoneyGram Settlement

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.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Nearly $15,000 of Unclaimed Property at York Revolution Game

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Returns Nearly $15,000 of Unclaimed Property at York Revolution Game

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.


Pictured at the recent State Services Day in Bucks County are (L to R): Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-178), Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142), Rep. Kathleen “KC” Tomlinson (R-18), Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, and Senator Frank Farry (R-6).

More than $103,000 in Unclaimed Property Returned to Bucks County Residents in a Single Day

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).


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Encourages Nonprofit Organizations to Search for Unclaimed Property on National Nonprofit Day

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.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates National ABLE Savings Day

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.


Treasurer Stacy Garrity: More Than $21,000 in Unclaimed Property Gift Cards Donated to Nonprofit Organizations

Treasurer Stacy Garrity: More Than $21,000 in Unclaimed Property Gift Cards Donated to Nonprofit Organizations

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.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces $5.5 Million in Savings for PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan Account Owners

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.


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Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Month of ABLE Webinars to Celebrate National ABLE Savings Day August 14

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.