NYS Office of the Comptroller DiNapoli: Are You Missing Money?

 

$118 Million in Lost Money Returned in 2023

The Office of the New York State Comptroller’s initiative to help New Yorkers access their unclaimed funds has resulted in $1.5 million in lost money being returned every day. As of March, the Comptroller's Office holds over 46 million unclaimed funds accounts worth a total of $17.5 billion. The Comptroller's Office is committed to helping individuals access their rightful money and is actively reaching out to communities throughout the state. Staff members will be attending community events and offering free one-on-one sessions to assist individuals with searching for and filing claims for their unclaimed funds. Educational materials and workshops are also available to help individuals understand the process of retrieving their money.  "Our office is dedicated to returning every dollar of unclaimed funds to its rightful owner," said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The unclaimed funds system puts the power back in the hands of the people, making it simple and convenient to access and claim their unclaimed funds." New Yorkers can access an online database administered by the Comptroller's Office. The unclaimed funds consist of a wide range of financial assets, including bank accounts, uncashed checks, and insurance policies, that have been dormant for decades. The Comptroller's Office is responsible for safeguarding these funds and making them available to New Yorkers. The Comptroller's Office urges all residents of New York to search for unclaimed funds and to take advantage of this opportunity to claim what is rightfully theirs. Residents can search for themselves, family members, friends, churches, synagogues, mosques, and other organizations that matter to them. To claim the funds, individuals must provide proof of their identity and ownership of the funds. The Comptroller's Office will then process the claim and issue a check to the rightful owner. For more information on OSC's unclaimed funds initiative, visit OSC's website or contact their office directly. Residents who cannot attend events can search for and claim their money by using the online claim system or by calling 1-800-221-9311. View a map of unclaimed funds owed to New Yorkers by county and region. Learn more about Unclaimed Funds. Date Event Location County Capital Region April 29 9AM – 3PM PEF Community Wellness Fair Washington Avenue Armory 195 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12210  Albany Hudson Valley Mid and Upper April 5 Wed. 11AM - 3PM Senator Michelle Hinchey’s OUF Outreach Event Catskill Public Library 1 Franklin St Catskill, NY 12414 Greene April 13 Thurs. 11AM - 3PM Senator Michelle Hinchey’s OUF Outreach Event Elting Memorial Library 93 Main Street New Paltz, NY 12561 Ulster April 18 10AM - 2PM Senator Michelle Hinchey’s OUF Outreach Event Red Hook Public Library 7444 S Broadway Red Hook, NY 12571 Dutchess April 20 11AM - 3PM Senator Michelle Hinchey’s OUF Outreach Event Hudson Area Library 51 North 5th Street Hudson, NY 12534 Columbia Hudson Valley Lower April 5 Wed. 1PM In-Person Unclaimed Funds Workshop South Salem Firehouse 1190 Old Post Road (Rte. 35) South Salem, NY 10590 Westchester April 12 Wed. 11:30AM In-Person Unclaimed Funds Workshop Mount Kisco Fox Senior Center 198 Carpenter Ave Mt Kisco, NY 10549 Westchester New York City April 29 Sat. 11AM – 1PM Financial Literacy Awareness St. Luke's Episcopal Church 777 East 222 Street Bronx, NY 10467 Bronx Long Island April 19 Wed. 1PM In-Person Unclaimed Funds Workshop Floral Park Public Library 17 Caroline Pl Floral Park, NY 11001 Nassau

Albany Phone: (518) 474-4015 Fax: (518) 473-8940 NYC Phone: (212) 383-1388 Fax: (212) 681-7677  Internet: www.osc.state.ny.us E-Mail: press@osc.state.ny.us