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… in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State … website for guidance. Check for Your Check It’s your money and we’re sending it back! You may receive a check for … property programs from the United States. Other Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds Avoid Unclaimed Money Scams Beware …
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 - February 2026 (pdf) … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… New York State & Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) For information regarding lost pension benefits and uncashed … retirement checks. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation For information about refunds on retirement accounts. … National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed … in claiming their lost funds, staff members from the State Comptroller’s office attend community events across the state to provide information and assistance with the search … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Office of Unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsWhat's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in … concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Damian … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
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
… with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains available for residents to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to … office has prioritized making it easy for New Yorkers to claim what is rightfully theirs and partnering with local …
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 during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said there is … Thomas P DiNapoli and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New … balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … or having the money turned over to my office.” Statewide, New York City residents are owed the most in unclaimed funds …
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
… thanks to Borough President Diaz for inviting my team and me to provide this service to his Bronx constituents.” “With …
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 … the reported items if the holder complies with the terms of the program. Participants in the program must file …
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 … be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … worth of lost money from unspent gift cards.” Statewide, New York City residents are owed the most in unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… time reports and correcting previous reports eLearning and Resources videos and links to resources on reporting procedures Follow the reporting … Instructions . A summary of the report details and remittance filed on Verification and Checklist Form AC2709 . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in Yonkers. … York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea StewartCousins today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyContact 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-usReporting Forms and Publications
… Program Extension Request Form Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds OFAC Blocked Accounts - reference section on … List of forms and publications available for holders of unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/reporting-forms-and-publications