The city of San Diego has a message for its residents: “Claim your cash!”
The city released an “unclaimed monies” report Friday, urging people to check its database to find out how much they might be owed. These funds add up to $916,418, and are destined to be returned to more than 800 individual and businesses.
The amounts owed range from $1 to $28,000
What exactly is this unclaimed money?
“Unclaimed monies are refund or vendor payment checks owed to individuals or businesses,” the city said in a news release. “The city sends these checks to the addresses on record. If a check is returned, due to an address change, for example, or is not cashed within six months, it’s considered unclaimed.”
A peek at who is owed what
“Last year, the city returned approximately $888,059 to 118 recipients listed on the Unclaimed Monies Report, representing only 53% of the total unclaimed money. The average claim was $6,041,” the news release says.
Who is owed $1? Ellis Calivornia Jones III.
Who is owed $27,987.84? EDCO Disposal Corp.
Daniel Toneck is owed scores of payments of $77.30.
And Ace Parking Management? $317.
Perhaps the most cryptic recipient is someone or something named D. Amount due: $9,000.
How to check if you’re owed money
“Returning unclaimed money is part of our commitment to financial transparency and responsibility,” said Roma Nichols, disbursements manager with the Department of Finance. “We invite everyone to take a quick moment to search for their name or business – it’s a simple process that helps ensure every dollar is returned to its rightful owner.”
Note this important deadline: Recipients “typically have about one year from when the check was issued to claim their money. For checks issued before April 1, 2024, the deadline for claims is Monday, June 16, 2025. After this date, any unclaimed money will be transferred to the city of San Diego General Fund on July 1, 2025,” the city’s news release says.
Here is how to do the search:
Head to the 23-page spreadsheet, which is posted online here: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/unclaimedmonies-a-z.pdf
Use CTRL-F and type your name or company name to see if it pops up.
How to file a claim
If you see you are owed money, use this form: https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/unclaimedmoniesform.pdf
It can be filled out online or printed and filled out. Once printed, send it to:
City of San Diego, Department of FinanceUnclaimed Monies Claim Processing202 C St. – Mail Station 7ASan Diego, CA 92101
The city says that once the claim is verified, a check will be issued in three to four weeks. If you have questions, email [email protected] or call 619-236-6310. Include “Unclaimed Monies” in the email subject line.
For more information about unclaimed funds, read the city of San Diego website: sandiego.gov/finance/unclaimed
