The New York State Comptrollers office holds more than $20 billion in lost money. Every day New York State returns $2 million to those who file claims. Is any yours?
So far this year, the state has returned $304,073,19 to its rightful owners.
You can find out if here if there are unclaimed funds in your name
A few years ago, this writer checked the state unclaimed funds website after reading an article just like this and found $249 and change that was owed back to me. Not life changing money, but it was my money and I was glad to have it back.
The state unclaimed funds site walks you through how to find potential funds for your self, on behalf of another person, a deceased person, and a business or organization. You can also report unclaimed funds.
It is relatively easy to check. You just enter your name and city and matches pop up on the screen. If it is you, the way to verify yourself and start the process of retrieving your funds is explained.
You can submit a claim online or through the mail. There is a list of required documents to prove who you are and that the funds are yours. If you can't provide proof or you don’t have the requested documents, you can submit an explanation in writing. For example, you don’t have proof of address because you never lived there or it’s been too long since you moved.
Once your claim is verified, the site has a spot for you to submit your claim number and check on the status of your refund.
After you've submitted your documents. The state will let you know if they need more information. Please don't pay for documentation or services until we notify you that you're entitled to the claim.
And, when you get your check, please cash it as soon as possible. You have until December 31 of the following calendar year to cash it.
You might also be owed funds from another state where you might have lived. Check their unclaimed funds website. There is also a national unclaimed funds database you can check.