Search
Operational Advisory No. 8
… Subject: State Check Outreach Guidance: Payees that receive State checks for … checks within one year of issuance will receive a State Check Outreach letter advising them to negotiate the check or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/8-state-check-outreachDiNapoli Calls For Stepped Up Enforcement of State's Bottle Bill
… initial deposit. When a bottle or can is not returned, the unclaimed deposit is held by the deposit initiator, who must remit 80 percent of any unclaimed bottle deposits to the state on a quarterly basis. … department uses the data to calculate the state's share of unclaimed deposits. By law, $23 million, plus certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-calls-stepped-enforcement-states-bottle-billState Agencies Bulletin No. 2048.1
… Payroll Bulletin No. 2048 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information … after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … the funds will be remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20481-outreach-and-escheatment-2021-uncashed-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information … after one year. Abandoned Property Law §1422 requires State agencies to perform certain payee notification … and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and … do not claim approximately $1.5 million in eligible unclaimed project expenditures, seven districts will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… the Office of the State Comptroller to expedite certain unclaimed funds payments of $250 or less. Proposed by DiNapoli’s office, the measure amends the Abandoned Property Law to authorize the State Comptroller to administer … John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we want to make sure that every New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyGlossary
… must be formally appointed by the Court to safeguard these funds until the child becomes 18. Usually, a parent (the … assigned to a specific property held by the Office of Unclaimed Funds and is for our internal use only. Original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/glossaryDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have other terms and … is not used within a certain time period; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOutreach Events
… The goal of the Outreach Program is to increase public awareness about the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). To achieve this goal, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsHolocaust Survivors
… Over the years, the New York State Office of the State Comptroller has actively supported efforts to … completing a claim form. The NYS Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds works in conjunction with the HCPO to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/holocaust-survivorsDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers … money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Your Holiday Gift Cards
… With the giving of gift cards during the holiday season increasing in popularity, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to … money could eventually get turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holidays, it’s easy to lose track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-holiday-gift-cardsExpedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds
… Legislative Session 2023-2024: Expedited Payments of Unclaimed Funds – A.10219/S.9410 (McDonald/Sepulveda) – Relates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/expedited-payments-unclaimed-fundsReporting Resources
… Handbook Abandoned Property Law National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) Voluntary Compliance Program … on demand - Coming Soon! … Resources for holders of unclaimed funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/reporting-resourcesClaims for Individuals
… Attach the Required Documentation . Mail to: Office of the State Comptroller Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany, New York 12236 When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/claims-individualsContact Us
… General Inquiries Please include the name of the division or individual that you are contacting. Phone Email Office of the New York State Comptroller contactus@osc.ny.gov … New York City Office (212) 417-5200 Unclaimed Funds 1-800-221-9311 Unclaimed Funds Email Form … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/contact-usElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… CHIPS, EFT or Federal Wire payment to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds. If you are unfamiliar with making electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsForms
… Payroll Purchasing and Payments Travel Vendors Other Unclaimed Funds Vendors Vendor Responsibility Questionnaires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/formsOpinion 97-7
… ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Abandoned Property
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative … – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten the dormancy period for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-property