NEW YORK – New York State has over $13 billion in lost money, and every day, New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli returns more than $1 million to those who file a legitimate claim.

Lost or unclaimed money gets turned over by organizations required to report dormant accounts to the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). These organizations must attempt to notify you by mail and publish the information in newspapers before they turn the funds over to the OSC. This money includes things like forgotten savings accounts, lost paychecks, and stocks or bonds.

Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts:

Bank Accounts – savings, checking, and CDs

Court Funds

Dividends

Estate Proceeds

Insurance Benefits/Policies

Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds

Telephone/Utility/Security Deposits

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