Office of the State Treasurer – Hartford, CT

Connecticut Office of the Treasurer

The Office of the State Treasurer, situated on the 2nd Floor of the State Office Building at 165 Capitol Avenue, is responsible for the financial management of Connecticut’s public resources. The Treasurer acts as the state’s chief financial officer, overseeing the investment of pension funds for teachers and state employees, managing state debt, and administering the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) 529 savings plan. A primary public-facing function of this office is the Unclaimed Property Division.

• Unclaimed Property: The Treasurer acts as the custodian for billions of dollars in unclaimed assets, such as dormant bank accounts, uncashed payroll checks, and insurance proceeds. Residents can search for and claim their property via CTBigList.gov.
• Debt Management: The office manages the issuance of state bonds which fund capital improvement projects like schools and transportation infrastructure.
• Pension Funds: The Treasury manages the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds (CRPTF), ensuring long-term fiscal stability for state retirees.

Claims and Access

While the Treasurer’s Office is physically located at 165 Capitol Avenue, the most efficient way to interact with the Unclaimed Property Division is online or by phone. The physical office is within a secure building requiring photo ID and security screening for entry. There is no fee to claim property, and residents are advised to be wary of third-party services charging fees for this free state service. Parking is available in the adjacent 315 Buckingham Street Garage or at metered street spots nearby. The office operates during standard state business hours.