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… for online. Claim Information Affidavit for Securities and Cash - We’ll require you and the reporting organization to complete this form if we … Official Check/Money Order Affidavit for Estates and/or Individuals - Use this form to provide information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsOperational Advisory No. 8
… will result in Agencies receiving requests to replace or cancel checks throughout the year rather than once a year. … that Agencies reissue any checks due to recipients or cancel any inappropriate payments upon returned letter from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachOpinion 89-9
… such money over to the State Comptroller in accordance with a Supreme Court order obtained pursuant to Abandoned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… cards that New Yorkers can claim . “Spend those gift cards you get this holiday season, so they don’t become unclaimed … taking the extra step of registering the gift card so if you do forget about it, it’s easier to return those funds to you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned … $19.99. A second outreach letter was mailed via certified mail to all employees with a 2021 uncashed payroll check … website to search for money remitted to OUF and submit a claim to recover funds. Questions Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksHolocaust Survivors
… and the heirs of Holocaust victims with funds that are rightfully theirs. We are committed to continuing this Office’s support for such … by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in Europe If you are seeking information on accounts or policies established … and the heirs of Holocaust victims with funds that are rightfully theirs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… and thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost money.” The average claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOpinion 97-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7OSC Home Page
… The official website of the Office of the New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/node/2141DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsGlossary
… to contact the rightful owner of an unclaimed fund before it is sent to the state. Section 1422 of the Abandoned … that allows reporters to create their report and submit it using a disk or CD-rom. Exemption Holder is released from … that allows reporters to create their report and submit it using a disk or CD-rom. OFAC The Office of Foreign Assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryOutreach Events
… abandoned property. Date Event Address County March 2026 March 13, 2026 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm March 14, 2026 10:00 am - 7:00 pm March 15, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2018. Affected Employees Employees with one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2018. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 … outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… in calendar year 2021 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter will be mailed to all employees with a 2021 uncashed … 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/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1858.1
… in calendar year 2019 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … with Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial outreach letter was sent to all employees with a 2019 uncashed payroll … the funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds, (OUF) on April 21, 2021. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… in calendar year 2018 are affected. Background Abandoned Property Law §102 requires uncashed checks become abandoned … in 2018 and the funds will be remitted to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 22, 2020. Employees can visit … Per Abandoned Property Law §1422, an initial outreach letter was sent to all employees with a 2018 uncashed payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… many beverages sold in the State, such as soft drinks and beer. Consumers may then return their empty beverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsUnclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-survey-feedback-receivedOpinion 92-10
… to the State Comptroller unclaimed moneys representing the principal amounts and accrued interest, if any, of matured, … evidencing an obligation to make any payment of the principal amount of a debt ..." (Abandoned Property Law, … or securities and any interest or other payment on or of principal, including the cash value of any security which has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10