State comptroller raising awareness about unclaimed funds

ALBANY, N.Y. Don’t wait to claim your money!

That’s the message from the state Comptroller’s Office. Thomas DiNapoli says his office oversees more than 46 million unclaimed funds accounts with a value of more than $17 billion.

You can search the state’s database for yourself to find out if you’re owed any unclaimed money. You can also call 1-800-221-9311.