"The State of New York is currently holding billions of dollars in unclaimed funds. Some of this money may belong to you! 

For your protection, banks, insurance companies, utilities, investment companies and many other businesses are required by State law to surrender inactive accounts to the State.  As State Comptroller, I serve as custodian of this money until you claim it. The State of New York never takes ownership of this money. If you can prove you are entitled to the money, I will gladly return it to you, at any time, without charge." (taken from the New York State Office of the Comptroller Website)