On the Kentucky State Treasury Web site, you can learn about the functions of the Treasury; you can search the Treasury's database of Unclaimed Property to see if the Commonwealth of Kentucky has money that belongs to you. In addition you are invited to learn more about State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach and his work promoting financial education.
Treasurer Hollenbach Returns Medals to Veterans Families
Medals part of Treasure Finder’s Unclaimed Property
(Frankfort, KY) –In a ceremony today in the Capitol Rotunda, Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach was joined by Colonel (Retired) Michael A. Jones, Executive Director of the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs (DMA) and Commissioner Ken Lucas of the Department of Veterans Affairs (KDVA) in a special medal presentation to the family members of two Kentucky Veterans who earned them in battle.
The return of the medals marks the formation of a partnership between the Kentucky State Treasury’s Treasure Finders program, and the DMA and KDVA. The agencies will use their expertise to help find family members of veterans with unclaimed property.
Treasurer Hollenbach said, “There are over 350 military items held in the Treasury vault, from discharge papers to a Bronze Star and we owe it to our military service members to go the extra mile to return them. Their stories deserve to be told, and their memories need to be preserved.”
Colonel Jones made the first presentation of a Purple Heart Medal to Dana Hackney of Cincinnati Ohio. Mr. Hackney is the son of Private First Class Herbert Hackney of Johnson County who served in World War II and was wounded in Germany, on March 30, 1945.
"We embrace every opportunity we can to assist and recognize our veterans on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth," Colonel Jones said, "We're uniquely positioned to help the Kentucky State Treasury with this initiative due to our Military Records expertise, and are pleased to join this rewarding partnership."
Commissioner Lucas made the second presentation, which was also a Purple Heart medal to Thomas R. Edwards, of Campbellsville. Mr. Edwards is the son of Sergeant Thomas R. Edwards, Sr. of Green County who served in World War II and Korea and earned his Purple Heart medal from wounds he suffered in Korea November 12th, 1951.
“I am honored to present this Purple Heart medal to Sgt. Edwards’ son,"Lucas said. “Too often after a veteran has died, younger family members have nothing by which to remember the veteran and learn about his military experience. KDVA is eager to help ensure that medals, military records and other items left behind by veterans find the family members who will treasure them.”
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Treasure Finders Begins in Jefferson County
June 10, 2011, Louisville Kentucky - Treasurer Todd Hollenbach along with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer and Metro Councilmembers, Kevin Kramer, Tina Ward-Pugh, David James, Vicki Aubrey Welch and David Yates announced the launch of the Treasure Finders Program for Jefferson County. See the press conference here- Louisville Government TV
See Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach & Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer - Public Service Announcement- Louisville Government TV
Kick off event a success, $147,000 in claims initiated!
June 18, 2011, Louisville, Kentucky- Clifton Center - The kickoff event was held in Metro District # 9. Our Host was Councilmember Tina Ward-Pugh. View the Public Service Announcement click here .
Councilmember Tina Ward-Pugh and her team of dedicated volunteers made hundreds of phone calls. The calls were directly responsible for the initiation of claims totaling $147,000.00. That total is the sum of the claims from the people who came to the Clifton Center on Saturday. Treasurer Hollenbach was on hand to help visitors with the claiming process.
The Kentucky State Treasury has initiated many claims since the June 10 press announcement, and staff has reported a significant increase in the number of calls and email from Jefferson County. See the news coverage here.
Phone-Call-Leads-To-Cash-For-Many-Jefferson-County-Residents? - FOX 41 News, Louisville, KY
WLKY News Treasure Finders - June 18, 2011
Additional Jefferson county events are scheduled- Treasurer Finders Events- click here
Governor Launches E-Transparency Web Application
Treasurer Hollenbach will continue efforts to bring the business of government to the citizens of our Commonwealth.
Treasurer Hollenbach has been the driving force behind the Vendors Income and Expense Watch (V.I.E.W.), Governor Beshear called the V.I.E.W. initiative, “a pioneering effort by Treasurer Todd Hollenbach that allows citizens to search all of the state’s vendor and contractor data.
“People have a right to know how State Government spends their money,” said State Treasurer Todd Hollenbach. “Through e-transparency, the citizens of the commonwealth will have a tool to scrutinize the spending of their tax dollars.”
Treasurer Hollenbach also received praise from Secretary of State Trey Grayson, “I want to thank Governor Beshear, Treasurer Hollenbach, State Representative Jim DeCesare, and the team in my office who made our spending available online last year, for taking leadership roles in this important effort to shine a brighter light on how taxpayer dollars are used.”
The new Web site’s address is www.opendoor.ky.gov.
Click the following link to go to V.I.E.W.
Click the following link for the Governor's Press Release January 9, 2009.
Governor appoints Treasurer Todd Hollenbach Vice Chairperson of the E-Transparency Task Force
On June 6, 2008 Treasurer Todd Hollenbach was appointed Vice Chairman of the Governor's bi-partisan E-Transparency Task Force. After several months of work the Task Force submitted recommendations to the Governor on November 1, 2008. Click here to read about transparency initiatives E-Transparency Task Force.
Financial Football - Play the Game!
Financial Football is an NFL-themed interactive, money management video game. Treasurer Hollenbach recently demonstrated the game with NFL quarterback Brian Brohm at Central High School in Louisville, KY and in Lexington, KY at Henry Clay High School with NFL quarterback Andre Woodson. Treasurer Hollenbach believes financial education is critical for young people and will be initiating more financial literacy programs. The goal is to help educate students and get them thinking about good financial decisions. Thank you to Visa for donating the game to every high school in Kentucky.
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