NY State Comptroller Unclaimed Funds: Get Your Money Back!

$1.5 Million In Lost Money Returned Everyday

The New York State Office of the Comptroller continues its initiative to help New Yorkers get back their lost money. With $1.5 million returned every day, the State Comptroller’s Office holds over 49 million unclaimed funds accounts valued at $18.4 billion as of May. State Comptroller staff will attend community events and hosting workshops throughout the state to provide information and assistance on unclaimed funds, including free one-on-one sessions where individuals can receive help searching for their unclaimed funds and filing claims.

“My office holds billions of dollars in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New Yorker has the opportunity to access their rightful money,” said New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our team is committed to providing the resources and support necessary to help individuals get back their lost money.

New Yorkers can access an online database administered by the State Comptroller’s Office to see if they have any unclaimed funds waiting for them. These funds, which total billions of dollars, originate from various sources such as utility deposits, trust funds, old bank accounts, uncashed checks, old investment accounts, insurance claims, stocks, and other inactive accounts that have remained dormant for several years. The Comptroller’s Office can trace lost money from accounts that date back several decades.

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