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… awareness about the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). To achieve this goal, the … so that they are not turned over to the State as abandoned property. Date Event Address County May 2025 May 8, 2025 … for Lost Money and view Frequently Asked Questions on our website by clicking on the links below: Search for Lost Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsAbout the Common Retirement Fund – What Every Employer Should Know
… As a NYSLRS stakeholder, it is important for you to be familiar with the Common Retirement Fund (Fund), which holds and invests … Annual Comprehensive Financial Report . Rev. 2/23 … What every employer should know about NYSLRS what it means to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-common-retirement-fundDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… Staff from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office will attend community events around the state this month to help residents search for lost and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… Climate change is one of the greatest threats to our pension fund's long-term value. Exxon's decision demonstrates … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeOpinion 92-10
… when such amounts have remained unpaid or unclaimed for three years. Prior inconsistent opinions are hereby … to your letter regarding the disposition of moneys held for the redemption of bonds issued by the village. You state … had been redeemed. You inquire about the period of time for which these funds must be held and the disposition of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-10Voluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programForms and Publications
… this form if your address has changed after you submitted a claim. Estate Hold Harmless - We’ll request this form … the funeral expenses may use this form. Table of Heirs - A form used, usually in tandem with a Small Estates … you do not reside in the United States (U.S.) and do not have a U.S. Social Security Number. Reporting Forms Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/forms-and-publicationsComptroller 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… monies owed to the State using the Statewide Financial System (SFS) for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File. … their own voucher to credit their appropriation. When a payee returns a State check that was issued from the … monies owed to the State using the Statewide Financial System SFS for a vendor in the New York State Vendor File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… New York. It didn’t have the controls and procedures in place to stop a viral spread in nursing homes. Persistent … poor data collection undercounted — by more than 50% at times — the COVID-related deaths of New Yorkers living in … Our appreciation for one another is deeper in stressful times. We applauded the heroism of the doctors, nurses, EMTs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to retire, your pension will be there for … in your retirement years. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Developing Your Retirement Plan Whether you … and over who aren’t receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have an online account. You can view your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… office could be theirs. More than 30 million accounts are unclaimed in New York, some dating back to the 1940s. An … their name. It’s likely that some of the $12.5 billion in unclaimed funds belongs to you, a family member or friend,”said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyElectronic Reporting
… be accepted by our new system, when we convert in July 2025. NAUPA National Association of Unclaimed Property … Report Methods for more details. Excel – expires June 30, 2025 Complete your report in an Excel spreadsheet by using … will no longer be available or accepted after June 30, 2025. Excel File Format Guidelines Excel Template for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingControls Over Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
… initiators, and is collecting and depositing the required unclaimed bottle funds into the General Fund. The audit … registered with the Department to remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits on a quarterly basis. Along with … or fail to file quarterly reports. The Act requires all unclaimed deposits collected by the Department to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/19/controls-over-unclaimed-bottle-depositsClaims on Behalf of Another Person
… or Ownership connecting the owner to the address or funds. Court documents or other signed legal documents giving … 18). Mail to: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 See What to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-behalf-another-personRequired Documentation
… asking for additional documentation. Below is a list of acceptable forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of … Proof of Name Change Acceptable proof includes: Marriage certificate; Adoption papers; Divorce decree; and Court … the following documents: Copy of a child’s birth certificate or legal adoption order (if under age 18). Proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… (NCPA) operates in compliance with governing statutes and guidelines. Our audit covers the period January 1, 2010 … estates of individuals who die intestate (without a will) and leave either no known heirs or heirs who are not … the estate. They are responsible for collecting, securing, and liquidating each assumed estate’s assets in order to pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a positive step for a company that has run into significant troubles with its … payments over $25,000 to any trade associations used for political purposes and payments made to any organization … the Fund filed five shareholder proposals seeking a public report disclosing companies’ direct and indirect political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… the power of special interests by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — one … and shifts the power to the people who most need the government to represent their interests. Now, New Yorkers who … and proceeds from a tax check-off, contributions, and unclaimed funds. We hope this nonpartisan program will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… and disposal and encourage recycling. It requires a 5 cent deposit on soda, beer, bottled water and certain other … showed collections and redemptions that were not in 5 cent increments; Some deposit initiators reported the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-bill