Treasurer Oaks issues statement on U.S. Department of Treasury’s “Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment”

SALT LAKE CITY – September 21, 2023 – Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks has issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Treasury’s “Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment.” The U.S. Department of Treasury’s “Principles for Net-Zero Financing & Investment” are yet another example of what Benito Mussolini identified as Corporatism, the merger of State and corporate power. The …

Treasurer Oaks Statement: Passing of Former U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch

Treasurer Oaks has issued the following statement regarding the passing of former United States Senator Orrin Hatch: Elaine and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of the great statesman, Orrin Hatch. He was a champion, not just for the State of Utah, but for our nation. He taught us how to solve differences with others, while also …

Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks signs onto letter urging Biden Administration to support American energy production

SALT LAKE CITY – April 5, 2022  – Utah Treasurer Marlo M. Oaks signed onto a letter from 27 state financial officers to President Biden urging his Administration to implement policies to promote American energy production.  “Energy is a critical component of every business and service provided in our economy as well as foundational to every American’s quality of life. …

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 …

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 …