New Yorkers could have a share of billions in unclaimed funds, from inactive accounts to uncashed checks. Check your status on the state comptroller’s website.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York State is sitting on billions in unclaimed cash. You could have money waiting for you right now.

The state returns an average of $2 million of lost funds per day to New Yorkers

According to the New York State Comptroller’s website, the state says they have returned $145,924,104 so far in 2026 to those that file a claim for unclaimed funds. 

The money in unclaimed funds come from inactive bank accounts, uncollected insurance policies or refunds, unused gift cards, valuables from safe deposit boxes, amounts due for undelivered goods or services, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks, etc.

When businesses report these unclaimed funds, the Comptroller’s office holds the funds until they are claimed.

How do you find out if you have unclaimed funds? Just head to the New York State Comptroller’s Unclaimed Funds website and search your name. If you’re name is in the state’s database, just follow the instructions to make a claim. 

Once the information is verified, you will receive information detailing the account and the amount of the claim.

Some of the more notable people who New York State owes money to Joshua Allen, President Donald Trump and Sen. Chuck Schumer. 

You can also check their website for a list of updated outreach events.