New York owes some Binghamton residents money. Check if your name is the list

Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin

A quick check of the state's database of unclaimed funds shows nearly 2,000 residents or businesses in Binghamton have money waiting for them. More than 600 in Endicott and almost 400 in Vestal have refunds awaiting them, as well as nearly 600 in Johnson City.

For years, the New York State Comptroller's Office has accumulated money that has gone unclaimed, but it's up to residents to determine whether their name appears in the database and to follow the process of recovering the money owed.

There is no fee to reclaim funds, and if the money isn't claimed after several years, it goes into the state's general fund to pay for programs and services.

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Does New York owe you money? Use our searchable database to check and see if any unclaimed funds are yours.

Here's how to get started.

Type a name in the unclaimed funds database, which is created by the USA TODAY Network in New York with data provided by the Comptroller’s Office.

If your name is on the list — the database will show you if you are owed as little as $3 since 1985 — there are three options for claiming your money:

  • Visit the Comptroller's website at osc.state.ny.us/ouf

  • Make a claim by mail: The New York State Comptroller's Office of Unclaimed Funds, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236.

  • Call (800) 221-9311

This article originally appeared on Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin: NY may owe you money: Check the database for Binghamton residents

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