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How to Search & Claim Property
… If you’re a current or former resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can be filed online within minutes, and most are paid within … name and shows an address that you have a connection to, submit a claim to start the verification process. You can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyContact Us
… have a question, contact us by completing the form below. How much is my claim? To protect your privacy and prevent … email. Note that our call center representatives do not have any more information about your claim than what’s … and cannot provide you with the dollar amount. Where do I find my Claim ID? If you submitted your claim: Online : You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usClaims for Deceased Owners and Estates
… What You Should Know To claim lost money belonging to a deceased … proof of ownership. How to Prove Entitlement ("Who Can Claim") In New York State, the Surrogate's Court in the … other matters have been settled, only that individual may submit a claim. The contents of the decedent's estate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-deceased-owners-and-estatesDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers this holiday season to read the fine print on gift cards for details about fees … one you recently found, helps to get a replacement card if it’s ever lost and also helps you recover any unused balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for Notice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … “Don’t wait too long to spend your gift cards to avoid possible inactivity fees or having the money turned over to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsGlossary
… must be formally appointed by the Court to safeguard these funds until the child becomes 18. Usually, a parent (the … to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us … he unclaimed funds glossary outlines the terminology used within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryAbout Unclaimed Funds
… 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-fundsLocation Service Providers
… is no charge for processing claims or returning funds. If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property … or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they can help you obtain your funds held by this Office, please … Service Providers. ” Location Service Providers can submit claims online by selecting “Location Service Provider” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersSecurity Delivery Instructions
… one of the approved delivery methods. Obtain Advance Authorization Advance authorization must be obtained prior to delivering securities. Within 10 business days prior … list of securities proposed to be delivered in certificate form to [email protected] and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/security-delivery-instructionsDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print for details about fees and expiration … to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track of your gift cards,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Appoints Anastasia Titarchuk Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… Fund. Titarchuk has served as the Fund’s interim CIO since July 2018. “Anastasia Titarchuk’s leadership and … as one of the nation’s strongest and best funded and I know that Anastasia will continue to uphold high standards … and years to come.” Titarchuk was born in Moscow and moved to the U.S. as a teenager. She graduated Summa Cum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-appoints-anastasia-titarchuk-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and … cards, uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonHow to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/complete-report-handbook.pdfDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… should still ask whether fees apply when purchasing a gift card. DiNapoli said New Yorkers should use their gift … with the retailers. By registering their cards, owners can be identified which improves the opportunity of finding … all of the fees, which may reduce the value of the card if it isn't used." Under the federal Credit Card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonOpinion 89-9
… to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expense of the decedent. Payment may not be made … to a creditor or to a person who has paid or incurred the funeral expenses. The affidavit must show that the decedent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Tips to Help You Keep Your Money
… move. Tell a family member or trusted friend or advisor where you store your financial records. Resources About … Documentation Claim Submitted - What's Next? … Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… $14 billion in lost and forgotten money dating back to the 1940s. The money comes from old bank accounts, utility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, has agreed to produce a climate change risk assessment that includes an … Energy is listening to its shareholders who need to know how the company is preparing to address the risks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskOutreach Events
… The goal of the Outreach Program is to increase public awareness about the … abandoned property. Date Event Address County October 2025 October 4, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Village of Colonie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-events