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DiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… which matches small dollar contributions with public funds. A similar campaign finance program is already being … state senator or state assemblymember to access matching funds based on those individual, small-dollar donations from … and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… deposits also provide a dedicated funding source for the state's Environmental Protection Fund," DiNapoli … deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain penalties for violations of the deposit law go to the Environmental … Of the active deposit initiators, 39 did not file a return for any quarter during the audit period and eight were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s … "We reached new milestones this past shareholder season and grew the roster of corporations that disclose their … are concerned about political spending and want to know how their dollars are spent on lobbying," DiNapoli said. "We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England — supported by more than 60 institutional investors — will urge the … to report on climate risk, the company is in danger of being increasingly out-of-step with the mainstream on this … scenario would affect its oil and gas reserves, assuming a reduction in demand resulting from carbon restrictions. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeOperational Advisory No. 8
… or more and do not negotiate those checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter … letters have been sent annually for the preceding calendar year. Beginning February 2025, payees will receive the … requests to replace or cancel checks throughout the year rather than once a year. The new process will spread out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachClaims for Businesses and Organizations
… You can submit claims for a business or organization by mail. Enter the name of … the "Search for Organization" box on our Search for Lost Money page. Select the item you wish to claim from the … public. Mail to: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-businesses-and-organizationsElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… or Federal Wire payment to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds. If you are unfamiliar with making electronic payments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Recover overpayments as appropriate. Implement a policy for new contracts of only sending advance payments when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsUnclaimed Funds
New York State has $20 billion in lost money and wants to give it back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-fundsShareholders Send Exxon a Strong Message on Climate Change
… including equities, real estate and alternative investment strategies. The Commissioners' work today supports the Church …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-send-exxon-strong-message-climate-changeCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and reducing water system costs. … water system annually. List each source and amount (in gallons) and add the amounts to calculate the total. B. … water. Subtract 10 from the amount calculated in E. G. Calculate the value of excess unaccounted-for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… insights from the tracker include: The Excluded Workers Fund has disbursed $968.5 million of $2.1 billion; the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli 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 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Five Fortune 500 Companies Reach Agreements on Corporate Political Spending
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that five Fortune 500 companies – Coca-Cola … all direct and indirect corporate political spending. As a result of the agreement, the Fund withdrew shareholder … shareholder vote in support of the Fund’s proposal: 2016 Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-five-fortune-500-companies-reach-agreements-corporate-political-spendingFinancial Empowerment Resources for New Yorkers
… step toward getting a better job, improving one’s quality of life, and attaining economic stability. I’m committed to helping New Yorkers strengthen their financial knowledge and … future education costs! The State Comptroller and the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… office is currently holding more than $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… office is currently holding more than $15 billion in unclaimed funds from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: 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. … office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New Yorker can easily claim … funds get back into the hands of their rightful owners. “I want to thank Senator Sepúlveda and Assemblymember McDonald …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-back