Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi State Treasury has returned $6 million in unclaimed property since he took office in January via more than 2,200 claims. Included in this figure is the more than $1.7 million that has been distributed during the COVID-19 pandemic – a meaningful economic stimulus amid the pandemic-related shutdown. “Unclaimed property is not the state’s … Read More

“Finding the owners of unclaimed property is our way of helping stimulate the state’s economy,” says Treasurer McRae Treasurer David McRae today announced the Mississippi State Treasury has returned $1.3 million in unclaimed property during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is sometimes very difficult for banks, credit unions, and even retail stores to find the owner of big chunks of money. … Read More

State Treasurer David McRae today urged hospitals and clinics to search for and claim any unclaimed property held by the state to help boost Mississippi’s healthcare infrastructure and support frontline workers. Their search can begin at treasury.ms.gov. The American Hospital Association reported in March: “Due to expenses to treat COVID-19 patients, hospitals are currently losing up to $1 million per … Read More

State Treasurer David McRae today urged local governments to search for unclaimed properties held by the state to help fill COVID-fueled funding gaps. In the last month, the state has returned a quarter-million dollars to local governments in Unclaimed Property, but more than $1 million remains unclaimed. To streamline the process, the State Treasury has posted a special State and … Read More

David McRae today announced the State Treasury has returned a half-million dollars in unclaimed property to Mississippi’s economy since the COVID-19 outbreak began escalating in mid-March. “Our number one priority is to find the rightful owners of unclaimed property and return the money as quickly as possible,” said McRae. “We are thrilled to have infused a half-million dollars into the … Read More

Treasurer David McRae today announced unclaimed property claims can be notarized remotely, after Governor Tate Reeves eased requirements. “Unclaimed property is not the state’s money. It’s your money,” said Treasurer David McRae. “Especially as families face financial difficulties amid the coronavirus pandemic, we see it as our number one priority to return unclaimed property to its rightful owners as quickly … Read More

Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today announced $2 million has been returned to the rightful owners of unclaimed property since he took office in January. In total, the Office of the Treasury has processed and closed 1,083 unclaimed property claims. “This is money folks are entitled to, so we’re going to be proactive about finding them and returning it,” said … Read More

This week, State Treasurer David McRae held local office hours in Meridian, Mississippi. In just five hours, Treasury’s team identified more than $165,000 in unclaimed property through 100+ claims. The event attracted more than 250 area residents and is the first in a series of local office hours that will be held this year. All Mississippians are encouraged to begin … Read More

Mississippi State Treasurer David McRae today announced the Treasury Department has returned $1.5 million of unclaimed property during his first six weeks in office. “Many in Mississippi don’t realize the state is looking for the rightful owners of millions of dollars in unclaimed property,” said McRae. “From the first day in office, we wanted to be proactive about returning the … Read More