Samantha Heckel

Samantha Heckel Samantha Heckel is the Press Secretary of the Pennsylvania State Treasury.

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and disability advocates across Pennsylvania today hailed Congress’s passage of the ABLE Age Adj...
12/28/2022
Treasurer Garrity Congratulates Congress on Passage of ABLE Age Adjustment Act

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and disability advocates across Pennsylvania today hailed Congress’s passage of the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which will expand ABLE program eligibility to include an estimated 6 million more Americans, including one million veterans, by raising the age limit for onset of a disability from 26 to 46 starting in 2026. ABLE accounts are a tax-free way to save for disability-related expenses while maintaining means-tested government benefits.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Acting Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Neil Weaver today a...
09/12/2022
Treasurer Garrity, DCED Acting Secretary Weaver Announce $490 Million in ARPA Payments Sent to Pennsylvania Municipalities

Treasurer Stacy Garrity and Acting Secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development Neil Weaver today announced that the final payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s (ARPA) Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program, totaling more than $490 million, have been sent to qualifying Pennsylvania municipalities.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

It's  ! Nearly $43 million is owed to more than 208,000 Pennsylvanians with a name or business name that includes the wo...
08/16/2022
Treasurer Garrity: “Unclaimed Property is waiting for Pennsylvanians looking for a thrill.”

It's ! Nearly $43 million is owed to more than 208,000 Pennsylvanians with a name or business name that includes the words coaster, ride, loop, up, down, thrill, summer, park, Edwin or Prescott.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

College tuition credit rates are scheduled to increase on September 1. If your family has a   (GSP) account, you can tak...
08/11/2022
Treasurer Garrity: Adding Funds in August Can Boost PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan Investments

College tuition credit rates are scheduled to increase on September 1. If your family has a (GSP) account, you can take advantage of current rates by contributing by August 31, and boost your savings!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasury just launched the newly re-designed PA 529 website! The updated website makes it easier for families to plan an...
07/21/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Launch of Redesigned PA 529 Website

Treasury just launched the newly re-designed PA 529 website! The updated website makes it easier for families to plan and save for their children’s future education.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Payments made by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be even more secure thanks to legislation approved by the Gen...
07/12/2022
Treasurer Garrity: Commonwealth Payments More Secure Thanks to Fiscal Code Amendment

Payments made by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department will be even more secure thanks to legislation approved by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Wolf as part of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 state budget.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Qualifying PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) account owners will receive a $100 account deposit. In addition, all PA ...
06/27/2022
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces $100 Deposits, Waived Fees for PA 529 GSP Account Owners

Qualifying PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) account owners will receive a $100 account deposit. In addition, all PA 529 GSP account owners’ asset-based fees will be waived for the fiscal year, beginning July 1, 2022.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging eligible Pennsylvanians to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The...
06/24/2022
Treasurer Garrity Urges Pennsylvanians to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is urging eligible Pennsylvanians to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue recently announced the deadline to submit applications has been extended from June 30, 2022, to December 31, 2022.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

More than $20,000 in unclaimed property was returned to Springettsbury Township, York County! There could be money waiti...
06/07/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Return of More Than $20,000 in Unclaimed Property to Springettsbury Township

More than $20,000 in unclaimed property was returned to Springettsbury Township, York County! There could be money waiting for you! 💵💵💵

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

It's been one year since Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity launched the social media campaign,  . Check out some of t...
05/31/2022
Treasurer Garrity Celebrates Anniversary

It's been one year since Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity launched the social media campaign, .

Check out some of the featured companies here:

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

To celebrate 529 Day, Treasury has announced a new promotion! New PA 529 GSP accounts opened in May could win a top awar...
05/10/2022
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces PA 529 Day Promotion

To celebrate 529 Day, Treasury has announced a new promotion! New PA 529 GSP accounts opened in May could win a top award of $5,290 or one of 67 county-specific awards of $529.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Nearly 74,000 Pennsylvanians who have ‘motherly’ names are owed more than $14 million in unclaimed property!
05/06/2022
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Looking to Give Mothers the Best Gift this Mother’s Day

Nearly 74,000 Pennsylvanians who have ‘motherly’ names are owed more than $14 million in unclaimed property!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are using text messages to target potential unclaimed pr...
04/29/2022
Treasurer Garrity Warns of Unclaimed Property Texting Scams

Treasurer Stacy Garrity is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are using text messages to target potential unclaimed property claimants. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department never reaches out to people in regard to any program, including unclaimed property, via unsolicited text messages.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasury's next online auction of unclaimed property is scheduled for March 23 & 24!
03/21/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Nearly $14 Million in ‘Presidential’ Property is Waiting for Pennsylvanians to Claim

Treasury's next online auction of unclaimed property is scheduled for March 23 & 24!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Pennsylvania Treasury is looking for the owners of nearly $14 million in unclaimed property with presidential ties. You ...
02/18/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Nearly $14 Million in ‘Presidential’ Property is Waiting for Pennsylvanians to Claim

Pennsylvania Treasury is looking for the owners of nearly $14 million in unclaimed property with presidential ties. You could be one of them!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Nearly $40,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Pike and Tioga counties.
02/08/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Return of Nearly $40,000 in Unclaimed Property to Two Pennsylvania Counties

Nearly $40,000 in unclaimed property has been returned to Pike and Tioga counties.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

I’m so happy to share that one month ago, I married the love of my life! Our wedding was blast and people danced all nig...
01/31/2022

I’m so happy to share that one month ago, I married the love of my life! Our wedding was blast and people danced all night long. Thanks for all of your continued support over the years! 🤍🖤🎉

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced new, lower fees for PA ABLE account owners. The fee reduction of two basi...
01/27/2022
Treasurer Garrity Announces Fee Reduction for PA ABLE Account Owners

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced new, lower fees for PA ABLE account owners. The fee reduction of two basis points was triggered after the National ABLE Alliance surpassed the $250 million asset milestone.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Agri-Link, a program that offers low-interest loans to Pennsylvania agriculture operations implementing best management ...
12/20/2021
Agri-Link Investment Program Relaunched

Agri-Link, a program that offers low-interest loans to Pennsylvania agriculture operations implementing best management practices (BMPs), has just been relaunched!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Tracy Pennycuick and Rep. Michael Driscoll today announced the upcoming introduction of a ...
12/13/2021
Treasurer, Legislators Introduce Retirement Savings Plan for Hardworking Pennsylvanians

Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Tracy Pennycuick and Rep. Michael Driscoll today announced the upcoming introduction of a bill to create Keystone Saves, a retirement savings program for hardworking Pennsylvanians who do not have access to retirement savings through their employer.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that a new webpage highlighting Ledger 5 – a tool used to account for non...
11/17/2021
Treasurer Garrity Unveils Webpage Highlighting Ledger 5

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that a new webpage highlighting Ledger 5 – a tool used to account for non-budgeted expenditures made by the Commonwealth – has been added to the Transparency Portal on Treasury’s website.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

11/09/2021

In October, my team at Treasury returned a total of $11.5 million in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. This is your money, and we don’t want to keep it. To see if you have property waiting to be claimed with Treasury, go to http://patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property/ and start your search today!

Beautiful story about Treasury's vault by Governing photojournalist David Kidd. So much history in these military decora...
10/29/2021
Pennsylvania Might Have Something That Belongs to You

Beautiful story about Treasury's vault by Governing photojournalist David Kidd. So much history in these military decorations.

The state's Treasury is on a mission to return $4 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners. For safekeeping, the valuables sit inside the largest working vault in the United States.

Are you in the Halloween spirit? If any part of your name contains the word: Halloween, ghost, haunt, candy, costume, sc...
10/29/2021
Treasurer Garrity: Unclaimed Property is Waiting for Those in the Halloween Spirit

Are you in the Halloween spirit? If any part of your name contains the word: Halloween, ghost, haunt, candy, costume, scary, trick, treat, eerie, creepy, grave, or bones - you could have unclaimed property waiting for you! 👻🎃🍬🦴

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

The PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) has received a Morningstar Silver Rating for the seco...
10/27/2021
Treasurer Garrity Announces Morningstar Silver Rating for PA 529 Investment Plan

The PA 529 College and Career Savings Program Investment Plan (IP) has received a Morningstar Silver Rating for the second year in a row! The honor comes as part of Morningstar’s review of the Top 529 Education Savings Plans of 2021, and designates the PA 529 IP as a best-in-class plan nationwide.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasury will have its first auction since before the pandemic this Thursday and Friday. Nearly 4,000 items currently he...
10/26/2021
Treasurer Garrity Announces Unclaimed Property Auction

Treasury will have its first auction since before the pandemic this Thursday and Friday. Nearly 4,000 items currently held in the vault as unclaimed property will be available for bid online (there's some neat stuff down there!)! Registration info can be found in this link.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

"That will hurt our state and it will drive (energy) prices higher," Garrity said. "We can't have the federal government...
10/21/2021
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity concerned about energy companies' access to capital - Pittsburgh Business Times

"That will hurt our state and it will drive (energy) prices higher," Garrity said. "We can't have the federal government pick and choose who banks do business with."

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity said she joined 14 other state treasurers fighting the Biden administration's attempts to cut off the flow of investment in the oil and gas industry because the move would harm the state economy.

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced the elimination of the minimum contribution to   accounts! They can b...
10/14/2021
Treasurer Garrity Eliminates Minimum Deposit to Open a PA 529 Account

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced the elimination of the minimum contribution to accounts! They can be as little as $1.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasurer Garrity Announces Transfer of $2.6 billion to the Rainy Day Fund
09/29/2021
Treasurer Garrity Announces Transfer of $2.6 billion to the Rainy Day Fund

Treasurer Garrity Announces Transfer of $2.6 billion to the Rainy Day Fund

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

By now, most of you know I have type one diabetes. This year I'm participating in JDRF'S One Walk to raise money for t1d...
08/26/2021
Support my JDRF One Walk

By now, most of you know I have type one diabetes. This year I'm participating in JDRF'S One Walk to raise money for t1d research.

I selfishly hate raising money for any cause, because I hate asking people for money. Who wants to be ‘that guy?’

But it doesn’t take much for me to remember why I do this. Living with type one diabetes is SO hard. I try to make it look easy - but for many people, it’s not. We are so tired, each and every day. We need a cure. Please read my story and consider donating if you can (even $10 goes a long way!)! Thank you in advance! It means the world. 💙

https://www2.jdrf.org/site/TR?fr_id=8475&pg=personal&px=11817393&fbclid=IwAR3ig1oFnpi4KkDj0Wu3Uub2dOZkvDIsce_Utea-1s_qCjo11j7dEp7L-YE

Learn why I'm participating in the JDRF One Walk and raising funds to help create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced a fee reduction for PA 529 IP account owners from 0.06% to 0.055%.
08/19/2021
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Fee Reduction for PA 529 IP Account Owners

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced a fee reduction for PA 529 IP account owners from 0.06% to 0.055%.

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

More than $142 million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate funding has been disbursed. Eligible Pennsylvanians can still apply u...
08/17/2021
Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that more than $142 million has been disbursed to Pennsylvanians who applied for Property Tax/Rent Rebate payments so far this year.

More than $142 million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate funding has been disbursed. Eligible Pennsylvanians can still apply until December 31st!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

More than 48,000 individuals, companies and organizations in Pennsylvania with “gold,” “silver” or “bronze” in their nam...
08/06/2021
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Celebrates Olympic Games with Emphasis on Unclaimed Property

More than 48,000 individuals, companies and organizations in Pennsylvania with “gold,” “silver” or “bronze” in their name are owed nearly $9 million in unclaimed property currently in Treasury’s care.

Are you one of them?

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

Treasury just returned 36 military decorations to 3 different families! That makes 114 decorations returned since Treasu...
08/04/2021
Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Return of 36 Military Decorations, Including WWI Medal

Treasury just returned 36 military decorations to 3 different families! That makes 114 decorations returned since Treasurer Stacy Garrity took office 7 months ago!

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Treasurer serves as the custodian of more than $100 billion in Commonwealth funds, and is responsible for the receipt and deposit of state monies, investment management and oversight of all withdrawals and deposits from state agencies. Treasury also administers s...

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