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Unclaimed Court Funds
Under Article VI of the New York Abandoned Property Law (APL), any money paid into the courts which has remained with a County Treasurer or the Commissioner of
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/court-funds.pdfForms and Publications
… Claim Forms Blank Claim Form – Use this form if you can’t find the item you are searching for online. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsOpinion 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-89-9State Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… remain uncashed as of April 2023 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … The funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Agency Actions Agencies must notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… remain uncashed as of April 2022 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … and the funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 27, 2022. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksHolocaust Survivors
… For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in Europe If you are seeking information on accounts or policies … of those funds were transferred back to the Swiss banks in Europe. However, in some instances, funds belonging to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: 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. … Luis Sepúlveda and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we … lost money even faster while still ensuring the funds get back into the hands of their rightful owners. “I want to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOutreach 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-eventsUnclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
… Thank you for your submission! We appreciate your feedback … Receive Message …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-survey-feedback-receivedOpinion 97-7
… ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7DiNapoli 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
… but blocked under the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, Cuban Assets Control Regulations, or Foreign Funds Control … Abandoned Property Law. Cuban Assets Control Regulations Was issued by the U.S. Government on July 8, 1963, under the … mailing at least 60 days before the report due date when the funds have value over $1,000. Exceptions include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… issued in calendar year 2018. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires that uncashed checks become … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) in April of 2020. Effective Date(s) … a claim to recover these funds. OSC Actions OSC will remit all payroll checks originally issued in 2018 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires … $999.99 in October of 2022. Signed outreach letters that are returned to OSC will be treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2023, the checks will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… requires State agencies perform certain payee notification requirements. Effective Date(s) Payroll Checks issued between … Available Prior to Processing Control-D report NPAY539 (Non- Negotiated Payroll Checks) is available for agency use. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… of April 19, 2021 will have stop payments processed, the funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds, (OUF) on April 21, 2021. Agency Actions … to the OUF on April 21, 2021. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… initiators, and is collecting and depositing the required unclaimed bottle funds into the General Fund. The audit covers the period … registered with the Department to remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits on a quarterly basis. Along with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… be mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99 in September of 2023. A second … mail to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater than $999.99 in October of 2023. Signed … check. If responses are received prior to January 1, 2024, the checks will be reissued. Any checks that remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: 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-cardDiNapoli: 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-cards