Kaminsky Helps Return $3.4 Million in Unclaimed Funds to District

Ahead of the holiday season, Senator Todd Kaminsky and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli revealed the return of more than $3.4 million in unclaimed funds to the 9th Senate District.

In July, Kaminsky sent more than 19,000 notification letters to his constituents who had unclaimed funds with the state. As a result of Kaminsky’s notification, the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) returned $3,475,031.65 to 6,853 claimants.

"Government should always work for the people," said Kaminsky. "I wanted to ensure that my constituents who had unclaimed funds not only knew it, but also knew how to recoup their money. As a result of the 19,000 letters I sent in July, the Comptroller has returned $3,475,031.65 to constituents in my district. I am ecstatic to have played a small role in bringing back these funds to the district and putting money back into the hands of people who need it the most."

"There is more than $94 million waiting to be reconnected with local residents, and over $550 million for all Long Islanders," said DiNapoli. "This money has been turned over to my office for temporary safe-keeping, and we want to return it as soon as possible."

There is still more than $94 million in unclaimed funds within the 9th Senate District waiting to be claimed, and more than $550 million in unclaimed funds available to residents of Long Island.

If you believe you are owed funds from the state, you can contact Kaminsky’s District Office at 516-766-8383 for assistance or visit the comptroller's website.

Photo: Senator Kaminsky's Office