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Pontiac, Mich., September 9, 2026—The Oakland County Land Bank Authority (OCLBA) has announced changes to its Board of Directors as the authority continues to expand its redevelopment inventory and advance projects that support housing, historic preservation, neighborhood revitalization.

Pontiac, Mich., September 9, 2026—The Oakland County Land Bank Authority (OCLBA) has announced changes to its Board of Directors as the authority continues to expand its redevelopment inventory and advance projects that support housing, historic preservation, neighborhood revitalization.

Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings have assigned Oakland County Aaa and AAA ratings, respectively, each citing a stable outlook, robust financial reserves and strong management practices.

Pontiac, MI, May 6, 2026—Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg—in partnership with Oakland Schools, Flagstar Bank and the Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency—announces the 2026 Financial Empowerment Arts Contest.

Pontiac, Mich., Jan. 16, 2026—Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg announced that $270,000 in grants have been awarded through the Oakland County Treasurer’s Office Independent Bank Home Buyer Assistance Program since its launch in September 2024.

Pontiac, Mich., Dec. 17, 2025 — Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg today announced the launch of the Residential Property Tax Education Video Series, a free online learning resource to help residents better understand property taxes and avoid foreclosure.

Pontiac, Mich., December 1, 2025 — The Oakland County Treasurer’s Office is accepting entries for the 2026 Financial Empowerment Arts Contest. Submissions must be made through the Treasurer’s Office website by March 13, 2026. $10,000 in cash prizes, sponsored by Flagstar Bank, will be awarded.

Pontiac, Mich., Oct. 2, 2025 — Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg will host a SmartFinance Academy webinar, Protecting the Public: A Candid Conversation with Top Law Enforcement Officials on Today’s Most Common Scams, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg announces the launch of SmartFinance Academy: Financial Fitness Powered by OCTO, a dynamic new chapter in countywide financial empowerment education.

Pontiac, Mich., June 28, 2025—Oakland County property owners whose residential or commercial properties were foreclosed on April 1, 2025, due to unpaid 2022 or prior property taxes may be eligible to reclaim surplus funds generated from the upcoming virtual land sale auctions.