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About 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-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 - September 2025 (pdf) … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… Retirement System (NYSLRS) For information regarding lost pension benefits and uncashed retirement checks. Pension … Service (IRS) For information on unclaimed tax refunds. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) For information … holders who may have an unclaimed insurance premium refund or a share of the earnings. Veterans Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… you can learn more about unclaimed funds by visiting: osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds . Upcoming Events in New York State: … – Reading Opens the World Book and Health & Wellness Fair Albany Armory 195 Washington Avenue Albany, NY Albany Long Island June 9, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 …
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
… notification to Sales Finance Companies and Insurance Premium Finance Agencies New New Regulation for Date of Death … not used the NAUPA format before and would like to see a preview, it is published on the NAUPA website . After the conversion to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that … website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that State Comptroller DiNapoli has focused on ensuring that city … current and former Buffalo residents to check with the State Comptroller's Office to find out if they are on the …
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
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to … Comptroller’s website to see if any of the $88 million in unclaimed funds in Buffalo belongs to you." Representatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … 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-stateDiNapoli 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-cardsComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that his … in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching out and alerting officials from … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today that his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to them. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2015-16, … family, friends and neighbors. Take a few minutes out of your day and visit our website." There are currently more … back to the 1940s. Excluding New York City, the majority of people who are owed money can be found on Long Island, …
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
… See Neighborhood Map of Money Owed New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … I thank Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Office of the New York State Comptroller for expanding their efforts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyGlossary
… writing before they will honor it. Back to top W-8BEN If you do not reside in the United States (U.S.), and you do not … Taxes and Interest Tips to Help You Keep Your Money What to Expect from Us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryVoluntary Compliance Program
… program. Provide a tool (self-audit checklist) to help identify items that may be reportable as Abandoned … the company name(s), Federal Employer Identification Number(s), mailing address and contact person information. We … letter. The self-audit checklist is supported by Microsoft Forms. Depending on the response, this will serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programContact Us
… Next? Do you send out letters to owners of unclaimed funds? Yes. We send out letters to owners of newly reported unclaimed funds. If you received a letter from us: Go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… a refund, or if the card was purchased with an existing store account. If the owner’s information is not known to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… Comptroller DiNapoli. “This money has been turned over to my office for temporary safe-keeping, and we want to return … said Senator Stewart-Cousins. “I wanted to make sure that my constituents, whose names or companies were on the … Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out more than 12,000 letters in September, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters