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… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsUnclaimed Funds by County and Region
… Click on the regions below to view unclaimed funds by county and region Unclaimed Funds by County and Region - March 2026 (pdf) … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… Town of Stony Point Stony Point Town Hall 74 East Main Street Stony Point, NY Rockland June 11, 2025 11:00 a.m. – … 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Clarkstown Street Community Center 31 Zukor Road New City, NY Rockland … Annual Elmira PRIDE Festival Wisner Park 200 North Main Street Elmira, NY Chemung Central June 12, 2025 5:00 p.m. – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… General Information for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for Notice Publications Industry Specific Information All … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsWhat's New
… Security Death Master File, or researching a published obituary. If the holder obtains confirmation of the death, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Daniel B. Brubaker, Postal Inspector in … Service, New York Division, announced the arrest of BAKARE DOUKOURE, SANNEH TUNKARA, and LASSANA SYLLA on mail fraud and identity theft charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. … remains available for residents to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to help reconnect the … theirs and partnering with local officials like Mayor Brown helps us spread the word. I urge those that have yet to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds … Yorkers to search for and claim what is rightfully theirs. Today’s event with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase … potential money you are owed is a simple online search. Today, I encourage you to log onto the Comptroller’s website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… P. DiNapoli and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten … why Bronx residents should be at Bronx Borough Hall today,” said DiNapoli. “When an individual forgets about an … be turned over to the State Comptroller’s office. Today’s event with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays. When gift cards aren’t used for five years, their balances … with an existing store account. If the owner’s information is not known to a New York retailer, it will report the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… Instructions . A summary of the report details and remittance filed on Verification and Checklist Form AC2709 . … ) or electronic media to: Office of the State Comptroller Remittance Control, 2nd Floor 110 State Street Albany, NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersContact Us
… check : Cash it! The Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For … Next? Do you send out letters to owners of unclaimed funds? Yes. We send out letters to owners of newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… Thomas P. DiNapoli visited local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed … Grace Meng, New York City Council Member Sandra Ung and Flushing Chinese Business Association’s Peter Tu joined him to return the lost money and visit the newly remodeled Flushing Library Auditorium. “Flushing is one of New York's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushing