State Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks and State Auditor John Dougall join fellow state financial officers in push back against bank boycotts of traditional energy industries

Utah Treasurer to perform an enhanced due diligence assessment of financial services contracts with institutions that have publicly pledged to boycott fossil fuel industries SALT LAKE CITY – December 1, 2021 – State Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks and State Auditor John Dougall joined state financial officers representing 15 states in an effort to stand up against the ongoing and growing …

State Auditor John Dougall and State Treasurer Marlo Oaks join fellow state financial officers opposing Biden proposal to monitor middle class bank accounts

Banking activity of 100 million Americans could be subject to IRS examination SALT LAKE CITY – September 23, 2021 – State Auditor John Dougall and State Treasurer Marlo Oaks joined 21 other State Treasurers, Auditors and financial officers representing 20 states to oppose a Biden administration proposal to expand the power of the IRS to monitor citizens’ bank accounts with more than …

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 …