State Auditor announces annual effort to reunite churches with lost money

State Auditor announces annual effort to reunite churches with lost money

Lea wants to connect Arkansans ‘ with what it rightfully theirs’

Office of Auditor of State LITTLE ROCK – Auditor of State Andrea Lea, the administrator of the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, has declared the week of Oct. 24, 2016 – Oct. 30, 2016 as Church Week.

This initiative serves to reunite churches and nonprofits with their lost or forgotten property.

Auditor of State Andrea Lea estimates the State of Arkansas has thousands of dollars owed to churches and nonprofits in its possession. This money can come from a variety of sources such as forgotten savings accounts, mineral rights, or credit balances with businesses.

“As Auditor, I am tasked with curating Arkansas’s lost and found property and money, known most commonly as the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt.

Instead of hoping entities come forward, I am devoting the resources of my office to actively finding and reuniting Arkansans with what is rightfully theirs,” said Auditor Lea.

Churches, individuals, and other entities are encouraged to search their name at ClaimItAR.com or by calling 1-800-CLAIMIT (1-800-252-4648).

From Skot Covert