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Paid Claims in Utah Have Quadrupled Under Johnston’s Leadership SALT LAKE CITY – February 2, 2017 –Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced the appointment of Utah Unclaimed Property Administrator, Dennis Johnston, as Senior Vice President of the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA).  NAUPA is a network of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST). “Under Johnston’s leadership the number …

Committee Works to Promote the Organization’s Federal Legislative Priorities SALT LAKE CITY – February 2, 2017 – The Office of the Utah State Treasurer today announced that Utah State Treasurer David Damschen has been appointed Chairman of the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) Legislative Committee.  In this role, Treasurer Damschen will lead the group’s federal policy agenda. “Treasurer Damschen has demonstrated …

SALT LAKE CITY – December 28, 2016 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s designation of the 1.35 million acre Bears Ears national monument: “I am appalled by President Obama’s decision today to designate a Bears Ears National Monument in southeastern Utah – a decision that blatantly ignores the will of …

No Investment is Too Small – www.uesp.org SALT LAKE CITY – December 20, 2016 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen reminded Utah residents they can give the gift of higher education this holiday season by opening or investing in a Utah Educational Savings Plan (UESP).  This gift comes with tax benefits for the giver and receiver.  Money invested in a UESP plan grows …

Need Extra Cash this Holiday Season?  One in Five Utahns has Property Awaiting Reclaim at mycash.utah.gov “This is one of my favorite jobs as state treasurer, because it’s a bit like playing Santa Claus,” said Utah State Treasurer Damschen.  “If you could use a little extra cash this holiday season, check mycash.utah.gov to see if any of the over $375 …

Appeal Window Now Closed, Judgment Final SALT LAKE CITY – November 21, 2016 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced a Utah Court of Appeals decision in Bradley J. Olsen v. State of Utah and Utah State Treasurer, Unclaimed Property Division.  The decision upholds the treasurer’s actions to defend property owners’ rights against invalid and predatory unclaimed property claims.  …

Treasurer Damschen & State Senator Van Tassell Urge Residents to Visit mycash.utah.gov or 801-715-3300 to ID & Claim Property SALT LAKE CITY – October 5, 2016 –Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the State of Utah’s Unclaimed Property Division currently safeguards nearly $3 million in lost or abandoned property from residents and businesses with last known addresses in Duchesne and Uintah counties. …

SALT LAKE CITY – September 13, 2016 –Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today moderated a plenary session at the 2016 National Association of State Treasurers Annual Conference in Seattle, Washington.  The panel, entitled “Investments in Infrastructure: How Differing Financing Mechanisms Can Help Ensure Steady Cash Flows,” focused on how the private and public sectors can work together to fund critical infrastructure.  Experts …

Second Highest Annual Payout in Utah History SALT LAKE CITY – September 8, 2016 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that $21.6 million in unclaimed funds and property were returned in FY2016 (July 2015 – June 2016) to over 30,000 Utahns by the Unclaimed Property Division of theUtah State Treasurer’s Office.  Due to the March 2014 launch of a new …

Treasurer Damschen, Senator Okerlund, Rep. McIff & Mayor Ogden Urge Residents to Visit mycash.utah.gov to ID & Claim Property SALT LAKE CITY – August 17, 2016 –Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the State of Utah’s Unclaimed Property Division currently safeguards nearly $1 million in lost or abandoned property from residents and businesses with last known addresses in Sevier County. Along …