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Opinion 89-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Compensation of Employees (disposition of unclaimed paycheck of deceased … Concerning the disposition of an unclaimed paycheck of a deceased county employee who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Outreach Events
… goal, the Comptroller’s Outreach Program participates in a variety of public events across the State. People can search the OUF database … property. Date Event Address County November 2025 November 16, 2025 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Saratoga Wilton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsForms and Publications
… may use this form. Table of Heirs - A form used, usually in tandem with a Small Estates Affidavit , by surviving … notification to Courts - 5/2025 Annual notification to Insurance Companies - 6/2024 Annual notification to Sales Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsState 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 … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Uncashed NYS Payroll Checks mailbox. For more information regarding …
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 outreach … in calendar year 2020 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). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksUnclaimed 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.pdfHolocaust Survivors
… a result of our efforts, please download and complete the Claim Form . We will thoroughly research your claim and … For Funds Held by Swiss Banks and Insurance Companies in Europe If you are seeking information on accounts or … Holocaust Claims Processing Office (HCPO) as follows: By Mail: Holocaust Claims Processing Office New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… Luis Sepúlveda and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we … can easily claim their money. By simplifying the process, my office will be able to return lost money even faster while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyOpinion 97-7
… ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court … You indicate that the county treasurer's office holds funds which were directed by court order to be deposited into the court and trust fund and that some of these funds are held beyond the five year dormancy period set forth …
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 a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get … 2021. “Misplacing your gift cards after the holiday season is easy to do,” DiNapoli said. “Don’t wait too long to spend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsState 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 … regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Uncashed NYS Payroll Checks mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18581-outreach-escheatment-2019-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1763 Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is … regarding the 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 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17631-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048
… the outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2021. Affected Employees Employees with one … are returned to OSC will be treated as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check. If responses are received … Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll checks issued between January 1, 2021 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2048-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1763
… regarding the 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. … letter has been sent to all employees with a 2018 uncashed payroll check greater than $19.99. A second outreach letter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1763-outreach-escheatment-2018-uncashed-payroll-checksOSC Home Page
… The official website of the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/node/2141Glossary
… address, SSN or Empl. ID No, property type, property ID number, date dormancy began, multiple owners indicator, … and trade sanctions based on US foreign policy and national security goals against targeted foreign countries … . Representing state governments that actively find owners while protecting forgotten funds until claimed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/glossaryControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… audit were to determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is enforcing registration and reporting requirements on deposit initiators, and is collecting and depositing the required unclaimed … audit were to determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance is enforcing registration and reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2152
… No. 2152.1 . Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information regarding the outreach … year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification requirements: An initial outreach letter will be mailed to all employees with a 2022 uncashed payroll check greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2152-outreach-and-escheatment-2022-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksUnclaimed Funds Survey - Feedback Received
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-survey-feedback-receivedDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… To help stop this from happening to you, register the card with the retailer. It could help to get a replacement card if it is lost and could also help recover any unused … office as abandoned property. Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cards