New York State is currently holding $21 billion in unclaimed funds, which includes money from unused gift cards, uncollected wages, tax refunds, and investments that have not reached their rightful owners. The state comptroller's office manages these funds until the payees claim them. Joseph Hernandez, a Wall Street executive and Republican candidate for comptroller, announced a plan on October 1, 2026, aimed at returning these funds more effectively to their owners. The unclaimed funds account includes money belonging to various New Yorkers, including notable figures such as Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Rihanna, and Robert De Niro. Additionally, unclaimed funds are also available for the state Democratic and Republican parties, the Democratic Socialists of America, and the campaigns of former governors Eliot Spitzer, George Pataki, David Paterson, and Andrew Cuomo.
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New York State Holds $21 Billion in Unclaimed Funds, Including Celebrities
New York State is managing $21 billion in unclaimed funds, which include money from various sources such as unused gift cards and tax refunds. Republican comptroller candidate Joseph Hernandez has proposed a plan to help return these funds to their rightful owners, which include both everyday citizens and high-profile individuals.
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New York State Holds $21 Billion in Unclaimed Funds, Including Celebrities