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 …
Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks announces $36 million in unclaimed cash returned to Utahns in FY2021
SALT LAKE CITY – July 14, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer Marlo Oaks today announced the Utah Unclaimed Property Division reunited $36 million in unclaimed property with rightful owners in fiscal year 2021 (July 2020 – June 2021). When a business owes money to an individual it cannot find, it remits those funds to the state’s Unclaimed Property Division …
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 …
Utah Treasurer Kirt Slaugh recognizes students for winning Spring 2021 Utah Stock Market Game
Nearly 3,200 students from across the state competed in the Spring 2021 Utah Stock Market Game; 19 students were members of teams that placed in the top three of their division SALT LAKE CITY – May 20, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer Kirt Slaugh applauds the winners of the Spring 2021 Stock Market Game. Nearly 3,200 students from across 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 …
Treasurer Damschen recognizes students for winning Utah’s Fall 2020 Stock Market Game
More than 2,900 students from across the state competed in Utah’s Fall 2020 Stock Market Game; 21 students were members of teams that placed in the top three of their division SALT LAKE CITY – March 25, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen applauds the winners of the Fall 2020 Stock Market Game. More than 2,900 students from across …