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Unclaimed Court Funds
Under Article VI of the New York Abandoned Property Law (APL), any money paid into the courts which has remained with a County Treasurer or the Commissioner of
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/court-funds.pdfForms and Publications
… Claim Forms Blank Claim Form – Use this form if you can’t find the item you are searching for online. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsOpinion 89-9
… deceased county employee who died intestate. According to your letter, the only known heir of the deceased employee is a sister, who has been advised of the unclaimed paycheck. You further … SCPA authorizes a debtor, which is defined to include a government agency owing a "debt", to pay, upon submission of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter has been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed … payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter has been sent via certified mail to all employees with … with Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial outreach letter was sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksHolocaust Survivors
… York State Department of Financial Services, One State Street New York, NY 10004-1511 By Phone: 1-800-695-3318 … of Unclaimed Funds Re: Holocaust Era Accounts 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236 Please provide as much information as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… legislation enabling the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. … claim their money. By simplifying the process, my office will be able to return lost money even faster while still … Every dollar counts and thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOutreach Events
… abandoned property. Date Event Address County October 2025 October 4, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Village of Colonie … Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park Oyster Bay, NY Nassau November 2025 November 2, 2025 11:30 am - 5:00 pm Festival of Nations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsUnclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-survey-feedback-receivedOpinion 97-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … he or she is entitled pursuant to section 8010 of the Civil Practice Law and Rules, before transferring the funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get … season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift cards to avoid possible inactivity … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsGlossary
… Cuban Assets Control Regulations Was issued by the U.S. Government on July 8, 1963, under the Trading With the Enemy … a statement attesting to the fact that you have reviewed your books and records and determined that there are no … error in calculation, or misinterpretation of the statute, has been paid to the State Comptroller. Remittance With each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… April of 2020. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money remitted to OUF and submit a claim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… greater than $999.99 in October of 2022. Signed outreach letters that are returned to OSC will be treated as a written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. … uncashed payroll checks originally issued in 2018 and the funds will be remitted to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2020. Employees can visit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… Signed outreach letters returned to OSC prior to March 29, 2021 are treated as a written request for reissuance of a … Any 2019 pay checks that remain uncashed as of April 19, 2021 will have stop payments processed, the funds will be … sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds, (OUF) on April 21, 2021. Agency Actions Agencies must notify affected employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… many beverages sold in the State, such as soft drinks and beer. Consumers may then return their empty beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… This bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin No. 2152.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this … outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2022. Affected Employees: Employees with one or … check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2024, the checks will be reissued. Any checks that remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New Yorkers tend to forget or lose track of their gift … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… of gift cards have eliminated inactivity fees, consumers should still ask whether fees apply. DiNapoli reminds New … to us as unclaimed funds. It is important not to wait too long to spend your gift cards to avoid inactivity fees.” … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards