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Unclaimed Public Assistance
Sections 152-b and 360 of New York’s Social Services Law provide that any surplus funds remaining after the recovery of cost for public assistance and care shal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/public-assistance.pdfOffice of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… recipients’ family members. Key Findings OTDA processed 553 SSP payments totaling approximately $42,000 to 78 … their last SSP payment in the examination period. Of the 553 payments, 380 were transacted, meaning the payment was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… and easy way to submit your reports and payments using ACH Debit. Use ACH Company ID (originator ID) 9801479000 . If you are unable to submit your payment by ACH Debit through the Holder Payment Portal , submit your … Use the following banking information when sending an ACH Book Transfer CHIPS EFT or Federal Wire payment to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsAnnual letter to Court Funds
The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) reminds you to check for monies held by your company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-courts-letter.pdfIV.3.B Miscellaneous Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… belonging to any and all funds of the State. The Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) represents a mechanism that allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the pooling of … STIP can be compared with a money market fund, with the individual funds investing moneys not needed for day-to-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… services district offices (districts) located in New York City and the State’s 57 other counties (the five counties of … for at least two years, the district is required to petition Family Court. Making the necessary diligent efforts … from OTDA. Only three districts had a process in place to petition Family Court – initiating the process to escheat UDC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… accounts, cash advance accounts, custodial accounts (e.g. inmate funds, patient accounts, etc.), agency funds, … The preferred method of reporting data and balances is by e-mail to (case sensitive): … one year, stop payments are placed on the checks. On March 10th, the checks are written off and turn over to the OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… North Franklin Educational Center NFEC capital improvement project project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectOffice of Operations: 2025 Virtual Fall Conference
… if you have questions or need assistance. COURSE SCHEDULE Monday, October 6 9:00 – 10:30: Procurement Record Document Submission Guide This course will provide attendees with an overview of the … deposits, stale dated checks, stop payments and more on a high level. Includes more details related to new processes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2025-virtual-fall-conference-archivedHandbook for New York State Agencies
Provides specific information for state agencies on how to report unclaimed funds to the state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/state-agencies-handbook.pdfSFY 2022-23 Annual Report of the Office of Unclaimed Funds
State Fiscal Year 2022-23 was another productive year for the Office of Unclaimed Funds, returning millions to rightful owners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/resources/pdf/annual-report-sfy-2022-23.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is accused of thefts totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from … Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities. “Stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of … AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2019, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with … Processing Dates Paychecks issued prior to September 26, 2019 are due immediately. Pay Checks Issued On Must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checksAbandoned Property
… Session 2019-2020: A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten the dormancy period for wages, and … To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… the power of special interests by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — … are beholden to all voters and not to special interests or big donors. This system’s design incentivizes smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeOUF Annual Report of the Office of Unclaimed Funds SFY 2019-20
State Fiscal Year 2019-20 was another productive year for the Office of Unclaimed Funds, returning $415 million to rightful owners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/resources/pdf/annual-report-sfy-2019-20.pdfDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for … the retailer and use gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees. Money from unused gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller’s office as abandoned property after …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for … should use their gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards with the … gift cards issued by New York businesses is turned over to the State Comptroller's office as abandoned property after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2024, A.10209/S.9701 (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the … shall be qualified withdrawals under the New York state college choice tuition savings program. Expedited Payments of … subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. 2023 Constitutional Amendment – Passed both houses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Orange County) The former clerk did not properly account for, report, deposit, record and remit all collections to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner. … with public records, and she agreed to pay $21,296 in restitution before sentencing. In August 2020, the former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits