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DiNapoli 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-cardsHow to Search & Claim Property
… provided by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. For more information, see About Unclaimed Funds . Search for Unclaimed Funds Go to our … letter or email from our office notifying you of unclaimed property, use the Property ID from that notice and leave all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyOpinion 90-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND … being held on his behalf is generally governed by the State's general six year statute of limitations (CPLR, §213; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-29Handbook 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-fundsOpinion 89-9
… LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased employee) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §1310: A municipality may pay the unclaimed wages of a deceased employee who died intestate to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1858
… in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2021. Effective Dates … to the OUF in April of 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1858-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… is urging New Yorkers to make sure they spend any gift cards they received this holiday season. Unused gift card … in a record $48 million from them in 2022. “Unused gift cards have set a new record, as they make up a growing number … season I encourage all New Yorkers to spend their gift cards in a timely manner to avoid possible inactivity fees or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOutreach Events
… in a variety of public events across the State. People can search the OUF database to see if they have any unclaimed funds and learn how to file a claim. Staff from the Outreach Program also explain how to safeguard funds … by emailing [email protected] . You can Search for Lost Money and view Frequently Asked Questions on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… March 8, 2019. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595.1
… April 22, 2019 . Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/15951-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. In the last seven years, the amount returned to DiNapoli’s office in unused gift cards has risen sharply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1595
… issued in calendar year 2016 Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires that uncashed checks become … be stopped and the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds on March 9, 2018. Effective Date(s) Checks … 2016 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 9, 2018. Employees can visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1595-outreach-escheatment-2016-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1545
… issued in calendar year 2015 Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires that uncashed checks become … be stopped and the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds on March 10, 2017. Effective Date(s) Checks … 2015 and that the funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 10, 2017. Employees can visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1545-escheatment-2015-uncashed-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover … is not used within a certain time period; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… new card, or an old one you recently found, helps to get a replacement card if it’s ever lost and also helps you recover … is not used within a certain time period; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … was mailed to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter was … 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
… in calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … been sent to all employees with a 2020 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter has been … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksLocation Service Providers
… strongly encourages everyone to contact the Office of Unclaimed Funds directly to determine if we are holding funds … funds. If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if … on the ‘Claiming Property’ dropdown menu on the Office of Unclaimed Funds home page. You will need to provide an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/location-service-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… 21, 2021. 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/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… April 22, 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/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checks