NYS unclaimed funds program seeks to return billions to New Yorkers
DiNapoli's office will mail checks of up to $5,000 for eligible, newly reported unclaimed funds to verified owners, raising the limit from $250.
Before 2025, residents had to file claims with the state. The change comes as the pool of unclaimed funds grew to roughly $21 billion as of the 2025-26 fiscal year, up from $17 billion in 2020, according to the comptroller's office.