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About Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsUnclaimed Funds
New York State has over $18 billion in lost money and wants to give it back
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-fundsOther 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-fundsUnclaimed Funds by County and Region
… Click on the regions below to view unclaimed funds by county and region Unclaimed Funds by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/mapHandbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds
… The Handbook for Reporters of Unclaimed Funds provides general information for all types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/handbook-reporters-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateGlossary
… | V | W | X | Y | Z Abandoned or Unclaimed Property State law requires banks, insurance … and other businesses to turn dormant savings accounts, unclaimed insurance and stock dividends, and other inactive … Claim Notification to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds requesting payment for monies being held by the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, …
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
… Byron Brown today urged local residents to search for unclaimed funds during a news conference at City Hall. DiNapoli said … with Mayor Byron Brown helps to increase awareness about unclaimed funds and get even more checks out in the mail to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-urge-buffalo-residents-claim-88-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli 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 2023, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsComptroller 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 reaching … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: 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 belongs to … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersWhat's New
… concerning the date of death of a presumed owner of unclaimed funds: 2 NYCRR § 126.1 was adopted to establish the confirmed … York State’s Abandoned Property Law (APL), adding §1319 Unclaimed Virtual Currency . Virtual currency is defined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/whats-newDiNapoli 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 … 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
… documents online . Do you send out letters to owners of unclaimed funds? Yes. We send out letters to owners of newly reported unclaimed funds. If you received a letter from us: Go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/contact-usVoluntary 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programUnclaimed Funds Survey
… please contact us . … We welcome your comments about the Unclaimed Funds website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/unclaimed-funds-surveyDo We have Your Money? $230 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… search for lost and forgotten money, also known as unclaimed funds. DiNapoli oversees 33 million unclaimed funds accounts until the money can be returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/do-we-have-your-money-230-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-year