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… Banks, insurance companies, corporations and the courts are among … checking and CDs Court Funds Dividends Estate Proceeds Insurance Benefits/Policies Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds … Banks insurance companies corporations and the courts are among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsUnclaimed Funds by County and Region
… Click on the regions below to view unclaimed funds by county and region Unclaimed Funds by County and Region - April 2026 (pdf) … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… (OUF) now returns, on average, over $2 million in lost money, known as unclaimed funds, every day. Unclaimed funds occur when people are separated from their money and can come from utility deposits, trust funds, old … is working to make it easier than ever to reclaim lost money, including mailing some checks directly to their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… for All Reporters Handbook How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds Listing of Newspapers ( PDF ) available for Notice Publications … Correctional Facilities, etc.) 03/2026 Wages – Department of Labor 04/2026 … The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsWhat's New
… Move to NAUPA this year! In 2025, New York’s Office of Unclaimed Funds will be converting to the Kelmar Abandoned Property System (KAPS) for reporting unclaimed funds. With this change, only reports formatted in … concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newDiNapoli: 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 Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… with Mayor Byron Brown on March 16 to urge people to claim their lost money. Over $88 million still remains available for residents to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to … office has prioritized making it easy for New Yorkers to claim what is rightfully theirs and partnering with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Urge Buffalo Residents to Claim $88 Million in Lost Money
… made it easier than ever for New Yorkers to search for and claim what is rightfully theirs. Today’s event with Mayor … DiNapoli’s office were available to help local residents check to see if their name was listed in the unclaimed funds … stem from old bank accounts but also include stocks, life insurance, uncashed checks and gift cards. State law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli 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 … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… thanks to Borough President Diaz for inviting my team and me to provide this service to his Bronx constituents.” “With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyVoluntary Compliance Program
… checklist to determine reporting liability. A reach-back period of ten years plus the dormancy period applies to … case by case basis, such as correcting a previous mistake. Contact the Voluntary Compliance Unit (VCU) to check for … types of property can be found in the APL, or contact us if you have a question. Prior to reporting, complete due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… DiNapoli’s office were available to help local residents check to see if their name was listed in the unclaimed fund’s … from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been … for a number of years. New Yorkers can search for and claim money by using the Comptroller’s easy-to-use online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities as described on the Security Delivery Instructions . A summary of the report details and remittance … or check. Remit securities using the Security Delivery Instructions . Mail checks, paper reports (using Form AC2686 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersContact Us
… check : Cash it! The Comptroller’s office returns certain unclaimed property to owners – no claim required. For … Next? Do you send out letters to owners of unclaimed funds? Yes. We send out letters to owners of newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… of money can make a real difference, whether it’s covering payroll, investing in improvements, or simply providing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushing