Tri-State Residents Urged to Check for Unclaimed Money

Kentucky treasurer says his office returned a record $86 million to rightful owners last year

Published on Feb. 8, 2026

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Residents across the Tri-State region, including in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, are being encouraged to check the state treasury website for any unclaimed money or property that may belong to them. Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf said his office returned a record $86 million to rightful owners last year, including forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, and other financial assets turned over to the Treasurer's Office annually.

Why it matters

The Treasurer's Office receives millions of dollars each year in unclaimed property, and their goal is to reunite this money with its rightful owners rather than hold onto it. This program can help return forgotten funds to families, small businesses, and nonprofits across the region.

The details

The Kentucky State Treasurer's Office receives the unclaimed property from financial institutions, businesses, and government agencies throughout the state. Treasurer Metcalf said the program's aim is to get this money back to the people it belongs to, not to keep it. Residents of all states can search for any unclaimed property on their state treasury website.

  • The Kentucky State Treasurer's Office returned a record $86 million to rightful owners in 2025.

The players

Mark H. Metcalf

The Kentucky State Treasurer who oversees the state's unclaimed property program.

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What they’re saying

“Every dollar we return is a dollar back in the hands of families, small businesses and nonprofits.”

— Mark H. Metcalf, Kentucky State Treasurer (WKRC)

What’s next

Residents across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana can visit their state treasury websites to search for any unclaimed money or property that may belong to them.

The takeaway

This unclaimed property program provides an opportunity for Tri-State residents to potentially recover forgotten funds that can make a meaningful difference for their households, businesses, or organizations.