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.
Education and disability savings programs see record contributions and account openings
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.
Extended timelines allow over 100 additional cases to be considered
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.
