Public Service Should Come to You

From county courthouses to high school basketball courts, our Treasury team spends a lot of time on the road. And there’s a good reason for that.

Too often, government expects citizens to work around its schedule, navigate its processes, and jump through its hoops. I’ve always believed it should be the other way around. Government should work for the people, not force the people to work for the government.

I’m proud to say my team is putting that philosophy into practice. Take our Unclaimed Money Department. Yes, we’ve made it easier than ever to claim your money online, even eliminating the need for a notary in many cases. But I also recognize that plenty of Mississippians would rather sit down with a real person when it comes to their hard-earned money.

So, instead of asking you to drive to Jackson, we’ve repeatedly sent our team to you, stopping at county courthouses and community centers across Mississippi. There, we set up shop for a few hours, help residents search for unclaimed money, and walk them through the claims process.

The results have been tremendous, identifying hundreds of thousands of dollars at each stop.

What’s more, I’ve worked to take the process one step further. Through proactive data matching, we’ve been able to identify rightful owners and mail checks directly to their homes. No paperwork. No claim forms. No hoops to jump through. Just your money back where it belongs.

My Unclaimed Money team isn’t the only group hitting the road either. For years, we’ve partnered with Mississippi’s public and private school athletic associations to award scholarships and introduce families to the benefits of Mississippi College and Career Savings.

We’ve attended parent nights, college fairs, school assemblies, chess tournaments, and quiz bowls. We’ve cheered alongside families at basketball games, football games, and cheerleading competitions. Why? Because those are the places where Mississippi families already gather. And if we can meet you there, answer your questions, and help you take one more step toward a brighter financial future for your children or grandchildren, that’s time well spent.

To me, that’s what public service is all about. It’s not about sitting behind a desk in Jackson and waiting for someone to call. It’s about showing up where they are and when they need it.

Simply put: Your time matters. So, we’ll keep putting miles on our cars and delivering results to your doorstep. As we do, I hope we’ll cross paths at a courthouse or on a basketball court soon. If you would like to stay updated on where we’ll be, please subscribe to my email list at treasury.ms.gov.

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