DES MOINES, IA – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald reports the Iowa outstanding debt obligations for state and local governments totaled $17.9 billion as of June 30, 2020, a 4.77% increase from fiscal year 2019. “This is similar to the increase we saw last year,” said Fitzgerald. “With interest rates this...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is on a mission to deliver some holiday cheer to Iowans in the form of cash through the 2020 12 Days of Christmas social media campaign. Over $420 million in unclaimed property is waiting to be claimed by Iowans in the Great...
DES MOINES, Iowa –State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald was pleased to host a virtual chat with Iowans that had recently received their ‘treasure’ through the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. The participants shared how they discovered their unclaimed property and their positive experience with the program. “I find it very rewarding to...
DES MOINES, Iowa --- No tricks here, State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald may have a treat for Iowans in time for Halloween. Over $394 million in treats are waiting for Iowans in the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in the form of unclaimed property. “The real fright this Halloween would be passing...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald’s Great Iowa Treasure Hunt includes many properties for deceased Iowans. “When an individual doesn’t do the proper planning, it can make a difficult time even more complicated,” Fitzgerald said. “I know estate planning can be a sensitive topic to discuss with family,...
DES MOINES, Iowa -- National Retirement Security Month is nationally recognized in October to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement. State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is using this opportunity to inform Iowans about the importance of planning for your future. “During this month, all Iowans should review...
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is an annual observation coordinated by the U.S. Department of Labor each October. The goal of the month is to educate employers and others on disability employment issues as well as celebrate the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme “Increasing Access and...
DES MOINES, Iowa – More than $600 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt was presented by State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald to the Spencer Community School District, located in Clay County. “School districts have been busy creating back-to-school plans and are overwhelmingly in need of some good news,” said Fitzgerald. “Knowing...
DES MOINES, Iowa – State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald was pleased to present a check for over $9,000 from the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt to Mission of Hope of Linn County in Cedar Rapids. “This part of my job is very rewarding because I get to see first-hand the benefits of...
State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald is pleased to announce a $46.6 million savings for the State. On August 25, 2020, Fitzgerald refinanced a portion of Iowa’s IJOBS bonds. The State sold new bonds and used the proceeds to pay off the bonds that were issued in 2010. “Similar to refinancing your...
