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 …
Treasurer Damschen to honor Nibley Elementary students on Thursday for winning Stock Market Game
Lincoln Elementary students also recently placed in InvestWrite writing competition SALT LAKE CITY – March 10, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen will honor students on the first place team in the elementary division of the Fall 2020 Stock Market Game tomorrow at Nibley Elementary School. The Office of State Treasurer is hosting a pizza party in Mr. Michael …
Utah Council on Financial and Economic Education kicks off year of savings with Utah Saves Week
SALT LAKE CITY – February 22, 2021 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that Utah is kicking off a savings-focused year with “Utah Saves Week” and urges Utahns to automate their savings. Treasurer Damschen chairs the Utah Council on Financial and Economic Education, an organization comprised of more than 50 private and public entities that share a common …
Utah State Treasurer appoints Tim Donaldson as new director of Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office
SALT LAKE CITY – December 3, 2020 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced the appointment of Tim Donaldson as the new director of the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office. During the 2018 general session, the Legislature authorized the creation of the office to advocate for Utah trust lands beneficiaries, oversee the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration …
Office of State Treasurer strives to reunite unclaimed property with veterans, active-duty service members
SALT LAKE CITY – November 10, 2020 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen encourages Utahns to search for unclaimed property belonging to the veterans and active-duty service members in their lives this Veterans Day. “Our veterans, service members and their families have sacrificed so much. Helping them find their unclaimed property is one small way we can thank them for …
Treasurer Damschen invites Utah women to attend virtual financial empowerment conference on October 9
SALT LAKE CITY – September 29, 2020 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen encourages all Utah women to attend the 2020 Virtual Women in the Money: Utah Financial Empowerment Conference on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The virtual conference will feature expert speakers and exhibitors who will provide valuable information and resources to assist Utah …
Treasurer Damschen announces record-breaking Permanent State School Fund distribution to Utah schools
Funds go to schools for programs chosen by parents, teachers and principals at no cost to taxpayersSALT LAKE CITY – September 28, 2020 – Utah State Treasurer David Damschen today announced that the Permanent State School Fund will make the largest-ever distribution to Utah schools next year. Schools are slated to receive a record $92.84 million from the Permanent State …