Harrisburg recovers nearly $94,000 in unclaimed property with help from the Pennsylvania Treasury, aiming to strengthen local programs and parks.
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The City of Harrisburg is set to receive nearly $94,000 today in unclaimed property identified through a collaboration between the Pennsylvania Treasury and city officials.
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is scheduled to present the funds during a Thursday morning news conference at the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. City Government Center in downtown Harrisburg.
City officials said the funds were located through efforts involving Harrisburg City Council Vice President Lamont Jones and the Pennsylvania Treasury. The money will be returned to the city as part of the state’s unclaimed property program.
According to the treasury, unclaimed property can mean many things, including dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance benefits, stocks and the contents of safe deposit boxes.
The event was held in an effort to encourage Harrisburg residents and other municipalities across Pennsylvania to search through the state’s unclaimed property database for assets that may be entitled to them
“I want to thank Treasurer Garrity and her team for helping return these funds to the city,” Harrisburg City Council Vice President Lamont Jones said. “I’m excited to see this money put to work in the Harrisburg community, supporting our youth programs and our parks.”
Garrity, who is running for governor against incumbent Democrat Josh Shapiro in November, said partnerships with local governments help ensure unclaimed property is returned to the communities.