Media, public invited to participate in Fall 2021 Utah Unclaimed Property Webathon to help reunite lost money with rightful owners

SALT LAKE CITY – August 26, 2021 – Media Advisory: What: The Utah Unclaimed Property Division of the Office of State Treasurer is hosting a webathon on Wednesday, September 1 to raise awareness of unclaimed property and encourage Utahns to find and claim their lost money online. The six-hour event will take place online at treasurer.utah.gov/UPwebathon, as well as on …

Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks to take oath of office during swearing-in ceremony at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, July 20 in Capitol Rotunda

SALT LAKE CITY – July 16, 2021 – Media Advisory: What: Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Oaks to the office on June 29th. Oaks replaces David Damschen, who recently resigned to take a position at Utah Housing Corporation. Gov. Cox and Treasurer Oaks will make remarks during the ceremony. Treasurer Oaks will be available for media interviews before and after the ceremony. When: Tuesday, July …

Gov. Spencer Cox names Marlo Oaks as new state treasurer

Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Marlo M. Oaks as treasurer for the state of Utah. He replaces David Damschen, who recently resigned to take a position at Utah Housing Corporation.  “Marlo’s broad experience in investment banking, risk management and portfolio oversight makes him an excellent choice as custodian of public funds,” said Gov. Cox. “I’m also impressed with his …

Civil War medal makes its way to St. George heir

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) – May 31, 2021 – Thousands of Utahns have property that’s waiting for them in state coffers. It’s often left behind and forgotten. Elizabeth Gray of St. George just got some treasured family heirlooms, including a Civil War medal. She’s the great granddaughter of Hiram Dexter, who served in the war. Gray hung up on the …

Gov. Cox names Kirt Slaugh acting state treasurer

Slaugh will serve as interim treasurer until the Utah Republican Party’s Central Committee nominates three candidates and Gov. Cox selects a more permanent replacement from those nominees SALT LAKE CITY —  Gov. Spencer Cox has named Kirt Slaugh as acting state treasurer.  The appointment, effective May 3, 2021, follows the resignation of David Damschen, who announced on April 12 that he …

Utah Treasurer David Damschen resigns from office to succeed Utah Housing Corporation President and CEO Grant Whitaker

Grant Whitaker retires after 42 years at Utah Housing Corporation. David Damschen to assume role of Utah Housing Corporation president and CEO on May 3. SALT LAKE CITY – April 12, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced his resignation as state treasurer effective April 30. The Utah Housing Corporation (UHC) Board of Trustees has selected him to …

Treasurer Damschen announces $52.1 million new lost property now online for claim

Record-breaking $40.6 million in unclaimed property reunited with rightful owners in FY2020 SALT LAKE CITY – April 8, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the Utah Unclaimed Property Division received $52.1 million in lost property at the end of 2020. This property comes from sources like dormant bank accounts, overpaid medical bills, uncashed checks, safe deposit …