If you think NYS is going to knock on your door and say they've been holding on to your money, it's a dream. You've got to do a little leg work yourself.
New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says there is currently $16.5 billion sitting in the State Office of Unclaimed Funds waiting for the rightful owners.
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds or “lost money” for present and former state residents.