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… Comptroller. These organizations must attempt to notify you by mail and publish the information in newspapers. … It’s your money and we’re sending it back! You may receive a check for your lost money by mail. Legislation championed … of confidential personal information. This practice is called phishing – a criminal activity using various …
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 - May 2026 (pdf) … Unclaimed Funds by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… Management Service For information about unclaimed federal money and assets. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban … lost money Other places where you can search for lost money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Office of … visiting: osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds . Upcoming Events in New York State: Date Day/Time Event Location County Lower … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… Business Entities 06/2026 Banking Institutions 04/2026 Brokers and Dealers 02/2026 Consumer Credit Balances … Companies 04/2026 Museum and Military Property Pawn Brokers (Collateral Loan Brokers) 05/2026 Sales Finance Companies and Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsWhat's New
… New regulation concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR Section 126.1 Where a … been triggered, the confirmed date of death of an owner begins the applicable dormancy period. If a holder … under the Abandoned Property Law has remained unchanged at five years. Regardless of expiration dates, these items …
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
… that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered 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 … that $111180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron …
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
… and Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said there is $88,208,650 owed to residents in the city of Buffalo. There is over $265 million owed to residents in Western New York. "My office is trying to …
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
… valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region Accounts Amounts … the burden on taxpayers around the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office has returned more than $1.5 million in unclaimed … appear in the unclaimed funds database and asked them to confirm ownership in order to process the claims and return …
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
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the holidays. Unused gift card balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of the gift cards they received during the …
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
… In his annual report on unclaimed funds, DiNapoli released regional data on the total amount of unclaimed funds paid by … region ($42.6 million to 15,283 accounts) and the Hudson Valley ($31.6 million to 46,478 accounts). The majority of unclaimed funds accounts stem from old bank accounts but also include stocks, life insurance, …
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
… See Neighborhood Map of Money Owed New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and … today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten money belonging to them at Bronx Borough Hall. More than … about an old bank account or a utility deposit, that money can eventually be turned over to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays. When gift cards … five years, their balances may be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to keep track of gift cards received during the holidays When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptroller’s … Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptrollers Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, during a news conference at the Riverfront Library in … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyContact 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
… local, small businesses in Flushing Queens Saturday to present owners with unclaimed funds checks. Congresswoman … Chinese Business Association’s Peter Tu joined him to return the lost money and visit the newly remodeled … of New York's strongest neighborhoods, a wonderful place to celebrate Lunar New Year with its residents," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushing