Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey and Bucks County Controller Pam Van Blunk Bring Awareness of Unclaimed Property at Sen. Frank Farry’s Senior Expo

Richboro, PA - Deputy Treasurer Julie Peachey today joined with Bucks County Controller Pamela Van Blunk, Senator Frank Farry (R-6), Representative Shelby Labs (R-143), Representative Kathleen "K.C." Tomlinson (R-18) and Representative Joe Hogan (R-142) to encourage Pennsylvanians to search for unclaimed property.

"I'm excited to spread the word about Treasury's unclaimed property program and the money available to claim for hardworking Pennsylvanians in Bucks County. Thank you to Senator Farry for welcoming us to his Senior Expo to share information about this important program and help connect local seniors with money they might not have known was missing."

Unclaimed property safeguarded by Treasury can include dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, insurance policies, contents of forgotten safe deposit boxes and more. State law requires businesses to report unclaimed property to Treasury after three years of dormancy.

Treasury is working to return more than $5 billion in unclaimed property to more than one in ten Pennsylvanians and the average claim is worth more than $1,000.

Treasury has more than 1.2 million properties worth nearly $136 million available to claim for residents and businesses in Bucks County. In addition to funds available from Treasury, Bucks Country Controller Van Blunk's office also holds more than $1.6 million in unclaimed funds available to claim for county residents and organizations. Funds available from the controller's office are specifically for individuals and organizations doing business with or receiving services from Bucks County.

"I'm proud to join Deputy Treasurer Peachey in making the return of unclaimed property a top priority. Just as Treasurer Stacy Garrity has led the way for Pennsylvania by returning millions to rightful owners, my office and I have made it a mission here in Bucks County to do the same. In just three years, our program has returned over $1 million to residents, nonprofits and local businesses-property that was always theirs. Together, we are committed to ensuring every dollar finds its way back home."

"It was a pleasure to welcome Deputy Treasurer Peachey to the 6th Senate District. It is always good news for our community when we are talking about unclaimed property and getting that money returned to Bucks County residents. I encourage anyone who believes they may have unclaimed property to reach out to my office for assistance."

To learn more about unclaimed property or to search Treasury's database, visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.