27-03-2025
PA Treasurer Garrity announces first unclaimed property checks during Erie visit
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity was in town Wednesday to share news everyone wants to hear, a check may be coming your way.
State legislation was recently passed that will, for the first time ever, allow the treasury to proactively send out unclaimed property.
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Previously, it was up to state residents to do the legwork but Garrity said the new legislation eliminates the burden on the taxpayer to fill out paperwork.
She said 1 in 10 state residents have unclaimed property they don't know about. In fact, there are 40 people who will be receiving checks of up to $500 right here in Erie County.
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'We just sent checks out Monday to almost 8,000 people so totally about $1.7 million dollars. But mid-May we're going to send another batch of notification letters about $40,000 and 30 days later we'll follow up with checks. So if someone gets a check they need to cash it,' Garrity said.
While in town, Garrity also spoke to 170 women gathered at the Manufacturer and Business Association Conference Center for the women in business luncheon.
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